28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

Sold 12/1/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$505,000

2 beds1 bath760 sqft

28 Newbern St, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02130

CondoProperty Type

1920Year Built

$664/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$300/moHOA Fees

1 carParking Spaces

Description

This meticulously updated, two-bedroom condo is situated in the much sought-after Sumner Hill neighborhood in JP. Only minutes away from shops and restaurants (Centre St, Forest Hills and Southwest Corridor) and the Green Street T stop, this unit offers a private entrance, large screened outdoor patio, and parking. This unit features two equally-large bedrooms, updated eat-in kitchen with stone countertops, a large living room ideal for entertaining, recessed lighting, new modern bathroom, private...This meticulously updated, two-bedroom condo is situated in the much sought-after Sumner Hill neighborhood in JP. Only minutes away from shops and restaurants (Centre St, Forest Hills and Southwest Corridor) and the Green Street T stop, this unit offers a private entrance, large screened outdoor patio, and parking. This unit features two equally-large bedrooms, updated eat-in kitchen with stone countertops, a large living room ideal for entertaining, recessed lighting, new modern bathroom, private storage and laundry in the basement, and a common backyard and garden. Great access to public transit; .3 mile to the Orange Line, close to bus lines, minutes to stores and restaurants on Centre St and Forest Hills, Brewery District, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and the Jamaica Way. See the attached interactive floor plan and Matterport tours for more details. First look 10/15, and OH Sat & Sun 11a–1p. COVID precautions observed, call or email to reserve a time.

Listed by: Sean Preston • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Arman Mavai • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 12/01/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72742429

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Sean Preston; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Arman Mavai

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Property Information for 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

Property Details

Taxes: $3,869 / year
MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
County: Suffolk County
Town: Boston
MLS Area: Jamaica Plain
Area: MA-Boston-Jamaica Plain, MA-Boston
Style: Low-Rise, Garden
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Spaces Total: 1
Unit Placement: Corner, Lower Level

Building Information

Building/Complex: 28 Newbern St
Floor: 1
Stories: 1
Residences: 6
Pet Policy: Allowed
Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
Year Built: 1920

General Details

Property Details

Association Amenities: Storage
Building Area Units: Square Feet

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 760.0
Total Units: 6
Type of Condo: Condo
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Bps
High School: Bps

Middle School: Bps

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Basement Features: Y

Common Walls: Corner, Lower Level
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
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
Laundry Features: In Building, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: No
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Garden

Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch - Screened
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Roof Material: Rubber
Structure Type: Low-Rise

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No

Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned
Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned
Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned

Utilities

Cooling: Window AC
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance

Documents Count: 6
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Disclosures: Exterior painting to be done in October (assessment paid by seller). Renovated bathroom 10/2020. Security system inactive. Taxes do NOT include residential exemption. 100 sq ft of private storage off porch and in basement.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: W:19 P:01200 S:002,1347516

Assessments: $366,400
Book: 55559
Tax Year: 2020
Zoning: Res

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 2
Total Living Levels: 1

Complex & Association Information

Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Complex Complete: Yes
Management: Owner Association
Units Owner Occupied: 4
Owner Occupied Source: Association
Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Unit Information

Unit Building: 1
Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5% GROSS
Other Agent Compensation: 1.0% GROSS

Property History for 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 1, 2020	Sold MLS PIN #72742429	$505,000	—
Nov 18, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #685010009	$505,000	+7.1% / yr
Oct 23, 2020	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72742429		—
Oct 23, 2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72742429		—
Oct 14, 2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72742429	$499,000	—
Jan 5, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #564077807	$361,000	+3.6% / yr
Jan 5, 2016	Sold MLS PIN #71936670	$361,000	—
Dec 2, 2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71936670		—
Nov 30, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71936670	$345,000	—
Dec 11, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #100193081	$219,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/01/2020	Sold MLS PIN #72742429	$505,000
11/18/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #685010009	$505,000 +7.1% / yr
10/23/2020	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72742429	—
10/23/2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72742429	—
10/14/2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72742429	$499,000
01/05/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #564077807	$361,000 +3.6% / yr
01/05/2016	Sold MLS PIN #71936670	$361,000
12/02/2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71936670	—
11/30/2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71936670	$345,000
12/11/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #100193081	$219,000

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

Public Records for 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$494,800Total-

Tax Record2025$5,730 ($478 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt760 SqFtStories1Lot Size760 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920Year Renovated2020ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNJAMA W:19 P:01200 S:002

Schools near 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Mendell Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 6	0.7 mi
1/10	The English High School	Public - Choice school	7 to 12	0.2 mi
4/10	Margarita Muniz Academy	Public - Choice school	7 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Community Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Egleston Community High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
6/10	Hernandez K-8 School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Parkside Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 10	0.4 mi
NR	Neighborhood Schools	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	Language and Cognitive Develop	Private - Nearby school	1 to 10	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Mendell Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Choice school	0.7 mi
1/10	The English High School Public7 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
4/10	Margarita Muniz Academy Public7 to 12 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	Community Academy Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	Egleston Community High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
6/10	Hernandez K-8 School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	Parkside Christian Academy PrivatePK to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Neighborhood Schools PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Language and Cognitive Develop Private1 to 10 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1, Boston, MA 02130	$505,000	2	1	760	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 30, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	–	–	–	4,045	4,045
28 Newbern Street, Unit 3, Boston, MA 02130	$144,900	2	1	1,168	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130	$548,000	2	1	846	–
28 Newbern Street, Unit 1 28, Boston, MA 02130	$219,000	2	1	760	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$1	2	1	760	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02130	$625,000	2	1	824	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$142,000	3	1	1,168	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 3 1, Boston, MA 02130	$142,000	3	1	1,168	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 1 30, Boston, MA 02130	$169,900	2	1	760	–
30 Newbern Street, Unit 2 30, Boston, MA 02130	$295,000	2	1	824	–
32 Newbern Street, Boston, MA 02130	$705,000	2	2	1,388	2,494
34 Newbern Street, Boston, MA 02130	$902,000	2	1	1,198	2,350
36 Newbern Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$1	2	1	1,388	1,170
24 Newbern Street, Unit 26, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	$450,000	3	2	1,252	–
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