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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,050 sqft
162 Lake Shore Rd, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02135
CondoProperty Type
1963Year Built
$495/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$498/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Boston's best kept secret... Towne Estates, set on 14 acres. Located just down the street from Gallagher Park, overlooking Chandler pond and the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course. This light and bright three bedroom corner unit is located in a beautiful brick building and is the only three bedroom unit currently available in the entire complex . The open floor plan concept features a combination living room/dining room with 8' ceilings and was designed with entertaining in mind. Located on the Brighton/Newton...Boston's best kept secret... Towne Estates, set on 14 acres. Located just down the street from Gallagher Park, overlooking Chandler pond and the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course. This light and bright three bedroom corner unit is located in a beautiful brick building and is the only three bedroom unit currently available in the entire complex . The open floor plan concept features a combination living room/dining room with 8' ceilings and was designed with entertaining in mind. Located on the Brighton/Newton line and walking distance to the Boston College T stop. It features an extra storage bin in building #154 and laundry facilities in both building #154 & #170. The unit includes two deeded parking spaces #204 & #234, with guest parking spaces and an in-ground pool. Located just minutes to the MA Pike and Exit 17 at Newton corner. Walk to the Greenline "T" (please see attachment) and express buses 57,57A,501 & 503.
  • Listed by: Michael Coletta • Michael Coletta Signature Real Estate Services
Listing closed: 10/27/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72233170

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Property Information for 162 Lake Shore Road, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,110 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Brighton
  • Area: MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Unit Placement: Street, Front, Corner
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Towne Estates
  • Floor: 1
  • Residences: 376
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1963
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Pool, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1050.0
  • Total Units: 354
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1980
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: T. Edison K-8
  • High School: Brighton Hign
  • Middle School: T.Edison K-8
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Street,Front
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 64.0
  • Dining Room Features: Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 8.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 90.0
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 272.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The unit is currently tenant occupied and their lease is in full force and effect through 8/31/2018 at $2,700.00 per month. Residential Exemption: To qualify the homeowner must occupy their unit on January 1st. Towne Estates requires all new residents to pay a $300.00 move in fee.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:22, P:05550,S:502,1221115
  • Assessments: $388,100
  • Block: 05550
  • Book: 31749
  • Lot: 502
  • Map: 22
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Towne Estates
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - On Site, Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 177
  • Owner Occupied Source: Mgmt office
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: N/A

Property History for 162 Lake Shore Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608575231

$520,000

+1669.7% / yr

Oct 27, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72233170

$520,000—
Sep 27, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72233170

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608575231

$520,000

+1669.7% / yr

10/27/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72233170

$520,000
09/27/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72233170

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 162 Lake Shore Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$502,300Total-
Tax Record2025$5,817 ($485 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,050 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:05550 S:502

Schools near 162 Lake Shore Road, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Edison K-8
PublicPK to 6

Mary Lyon K-8 School
PublicK to 8

Lyon High School
Public9 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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