Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,188 sqft$651/sqft
196 W Springfield St, Boston, MA 02118
Single FamilyProperty Type
1,827 sq ftLot 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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,470,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Boston, MA

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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 ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,827 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseYear Built1890Year Renovated2017ZoningCMCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS 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

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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