Last Sold Price
3 beds1,053 sqft$361/sqft
198 Lake Shore Rd, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02135

Description

Boston's best kept secret - Towne Estates. Set on 14+ manicured acres and neighboring both Chandelier Pond Park and the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course. This courtyard location offers an open floor plan with 8 foot ceilings, European kitchen cabinets, master suite with master bath as well as his & hers closets, two full baths in total, two parking spaces too, gas heat, central A/C, laundry facilities & storage in building #194, a short walk to the seasonal pool with lifeguard, security guard on duty...Boston's best kept secret - Towne Estates. Set on 14+ manicured acres and neighboring both Chandelier Pond Park and the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course. This courtyard location offers an open floor plan with 8 foot ceilings, European kitchen cabinets, master suite with master bath as well as his & hers closets, two full baths in total, two parking spaces too, gas heat, central A/C, laundry facilities & storage in building #194, a short walk to the seasonal pool with lifeguard, security guard on duty daily from 11:00 PM through 5:00 AM and on-site property mgmt., Of the 354 units at Towne Estates this is the only three bedroom unit currently available. Investors - this unit was recently rented for $2,300.00 per month. The last three bedroom unit to sell at Towne Estates sold on February 7th, 2014 for $380,000, on the market 6 days. The residential tax exemption will reduce this units taxes by $1,763.84. Seller can close quickly!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Coletta • Michael Coletta Signature Real Estate Services

Property Details for 198 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

Status
MLS #
71649248
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$3,423 / year
HOA Fees
$495 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1963
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Style
Low-Rise, Courtyard
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Street, Courtyard, End

Location

Listing Courtesy of Michael Coletta Signature Real Estate Services, Michael Coletta

Sold By Team I.D. Realty, Igor Taksir

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Building Information for 198 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

Building/ComplexTowne EstatesFloor1Stories-Residences354Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1963

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$2,711 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,931

Property Taxes

$285

HOA Dues

$495

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Property Information for 198 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1053.0
  • Total Units: 354
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1980
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Edison K-8
  • High School: Brighton High
  • Middle School: Edison K-8
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: End
  • 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: Carpet
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Street,Courtyard
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, 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: Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Guest, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 144.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 256.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • 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, Master Plan, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Pets are allowed by Towne Estates however you are not allowed to walk dogs on the Towne Estates grounds. Dogs therefore are not recommended.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:22, P:05550, S:430,1221080
  • Assessments: $260,500
  • Block: 05550
  • Book: 40198
  • Lot: 430
  • Map: 22
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • 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, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Towne Estates
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - On Site, Owner Association, Resident Superintendent
  • Units Owner Occupied: 228
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Association Security: Intercom, Security Guard
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: N/A

Property History for 198 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416718594

$379,900

+1.8% / yr

May 30, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71649248

$379,900
Apr 8, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71649248

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416718594

$379,900

+1.8% / yr

05/30/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71649248

$379,900
04/08/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71649248

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

Public Records for 198 Lake Shore Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$502,700Total-
Tax Record2025$5,821 ($485 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,053 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,053 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,053 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:05550 S:430

Schools near 198 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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