Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds824 sqft$467/sqft
185 Lake Shore Rd, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02135
CondoProperty Type
1963Year Built
$467/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$525/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Boston's Hidden Jewel-Unique Towne Estates! 14 Acre suburban oasis bordered by Chandler Pond and Newton Commonwealth Golf Course- yet minutes to downtown Boston, Newton Centre and Brighton Center. Fabulous opportunity to make this beautifully situated corner unit your own! Original kitchen and bath. Replacement windows. Laundry and storage next door. Condo fee includes heat, hot water and gas cooking. 2 Parking spaces included, (1 at back door and 1 at front door). Convenient to public transportation(Green...Boston's Hidden Jewel-Unique Towne Estates! 14 Acre suburban oasis bordered by Chandler Pond and Newton Commonwealth Golf Course- yet minutes to downtown Boston, Newton Centre and Brighton Center. Fabulous opportunity to make this beautifully situated corner unit your own! Original kitchen and bath. Replacement windows. Laundry and storage next door. Condo fee includes heat, hot water and gas cooking. 2 Parking spaces included, (1 at back door and 1 at front door). Convenient to public transportation(Green Line T and Express Bus to Boston)& MA Pike(exit 17 at Newton Corner). Pets allowed that do NOT use common areas.
  • Listed by: Rhoda Ostrer • Michelle Lane Real Estate
Listing closed: 05/19/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72145724

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$430,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Michelle Lane Real Estate, Rhoda Ostrer

Sold By Michelle Lane Real Estate, Rhoda Ostrer

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Property Information for 185 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,528 / 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
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Towne Estates Condominiums
  • Floor: 1
  • Residences: 359
  • Pet Policy: Not Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1963
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Pool, Laundry, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 824.0
  • Total Units: 354
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Guest
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Central AC not in working order. Some electrical outlets/switches not working. Unit being sold in AS IS condition. Replacement windows throughout EXCEPT 1 in kitchen
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:22 P:05550 S:158,1220947
  • Assessments: $333,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Towne Estates Condominiums
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom, Security Guard
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 185 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597234083

$385,000

+40.3% / yr

May 19, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72145724

$385,000
Apr 17, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72145724

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597234083

$385,000

+40.3% / yr

05/19/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72145724

$385,000
04/17/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72145724

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

Public Records for 185 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$448,600Total-
Tax Record2025$5,195 ($433 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt824 SqFtStories1Lot Size824 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:05550 S:158

Schools near 185 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

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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Listing Courtesy of Michelle Lane Real Estate, Rhoda Ostrer

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