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2 beds760 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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Avg days on market

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

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Steven Cohen Team

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Property Information for 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,869 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • 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 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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

Public records

28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

760 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

760 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

760 SqFt

Schools near 28 Newbern Street, Unit 1

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mendell Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

The English High School
Public7 to 12

Margarita Muniz Academy
Public7 to 12

Community Academy
Public9 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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Sean Preston; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Arman Mavai

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