Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,188 sqft

196 W Springfield St, Boston, MA 02118

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.04 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$651/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

MAGNIFICENT townhouse, with the old world grandeur and modern amenities including an ELEVATOR that goes from the ground floor to the top floor, grand living room, library on the parlor level, high ceilings, library, huge eat-in country-style kitchen and formal dining room, Master BR suite on the second floor with Master bath overlooking onto a wonderful greenhouse conservatory. Top floor has a grand Media room, full bath and skylight. Gorgeous wood floors throughout, multiple fireplaces 2 parking...MAGNIFICENT townhouse, with the old world grandeur and modern amenities including an ELEVATOR that goes from the ground floor to the top floor, grand living room, library on the parlor level, high ceilings, library, huge eat-in country-style kitchen and formal dining room, Master BR suite on the second floor with Master bath overlooking onto a wonderful greenhouse conservatory. Top floor has a grand Media room, full bath and skylight. Gorgeous wood floors throughout, multiple fireplaces 2 parking spaces.
Listing closed: 03/10/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71854299
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Median sold price

$2,470,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

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Location

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Property Information for 196 West Springfield Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $34,102 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Attached
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: South End
  • Area: MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,827 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4188.0
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner

Features

Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • 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: EXCLUDED FROM SALE: CHANDELIERS IN DINING ROOM & ENTRY.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3394495
  • Assessments: $0
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: R

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Granite

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 196 West Springfield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71854299

$2,725,000—
Mar 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567344781

$2,725,000

+8.5% / yr

Feb 14, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71854299

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71854299

$2,725,000
03/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567344781

$2,725,000

+8.5% / yr

02/14/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71854299

—

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

Public Records for 196 West Springfield Street

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Home Facts

Baths

6.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,827 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,827 SqFt

Stories

4

Lot Size

1,827 SqFt

Style

Governmental / Public Use

Year Built

1890

Year Renovated

2017

Zoning

CM

County

SUFFOLK

APN

CBOS W:09 P:00778 S:000

Schools near 196 West Springfield Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 8 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hurley K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Carter School
Public8 to 12

Blackstone Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

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South End
South End
A diverse community with historic charm. A family-friendly and diverse neighborhood within range of the Prudential Center and the Back Bay skyline. Victorian row houses and well-maintained sidewalks lend the community a walkable and engaging vibe.

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