Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,062 sqft$424/sqft
178 Lake Shore Rd, Unit 4, Boston, MA 02135
CondoProperty Type
1963Year Built
$424/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$506/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

3 bedroom, 2 bath unit on second floor of sought-after Towne Estates. Hardwood floors (under carpet in some rooms), Modern kitchen with granite counters, central air, master suite. Fantastic location steps to BC, Green Line. Solid association offers swimming pool, water views of Chandler Pond, ample guest parking. An excellent choice for easy investment or city living.3 bedroom, 2 bath unit on second floor of sought-after Towne Estates. Hardwood floors (under carpet in some rooms), Modern kitchen with granite counters, central air, master suite. Fantastic location steps to BC, Green Line. Solid association offers swimming pool, water views of Chandler Pond, ample guest parking. An excellent choice for easy investment or city living.
  • Listed by: Adam Chen • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/31/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71798436

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

102.8%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Adam Chen

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Adam Chen

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Property Information for 178 Lake Shore Road, Unit 4

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,693 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Brighton
  • Area: MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
  • Style: Garden, Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 178 Lake Shore Rd
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 354
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1963
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Pool
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1062.0
  • Total Units: 354
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • 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
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Garden, Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:22 P:05550 S:476,1221097
  • Assessments: $293,600
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Units Owner Occupied: 226
  • Owner Occupied Source: manager
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 4
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.00 %
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.00%

Property History for 178 Lake Shore Road, Unit 4

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554004131

$450,000

+389.3% / yr

Jul 31, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71798436

$450,000
Jun 10, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71798436

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554004131

$450,000

+389.3% / yr

07/31/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71798436

$450,000
06/10/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71798436

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

Public Records for 178 Lake Shore Road, Unit 4

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$488,900Total-
Tax Record2025$5,661 ($472 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,062 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,062 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,062 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:05550 S:476

Schools near 178 Lake Shore Road, Unit 4

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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