Last Sold Price
2 beds828 sqft$359/sqft
42 Orkney Rd, Unit 6, Boston, MA 02135

Description

In the heart of Cleveland Circle, in a highly desirable Orkney Road complex, top floor unit, with two spacious bedrooms, large closets, newly updated bathroom, and renovated eat-in-kitchen. A gracious entry foyer and large living room all with classic Boston charm with hardwood floors throughout. Laundry is located in the condo. The private deck overlooks Beacon Street, Cleveland Circle, and the Green Line T. Plan your visit to this condo today.In the heart of Cleveland Circle, in a highly desirable Orkney Road complex, top floor unit, with two spacious bedrooms, large closets, newly updated bathroom, and renovated eat-in-kitchen. A gracious entry foyer and large living room all with classic Boston charm with hardwood floors throughout. Laundry is located in the condo. The private deck overlooks Beacon Street, Cleveland Circle, and the Green Line T. Plan your visit to this condo today.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/09/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Johnston Lynch Group • Dwell360

Property Details for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 6

Status
MLS #
71390228
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$1,537 / year
HOA Fees
$395 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1910
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Style
Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
0
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Boston, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 6

Building/Complex36-46 Orkney Road CondominiumFloor3Stories1Residences37Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1910

Payment Calculator

$2,033 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,510

Property Taxes

$128

HOA Dues

$395

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Property Information for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 6

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 828.0
  • Total Units: 37
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 117.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: Third
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 168.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes reflect residential exemption of $1,644.28
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:21 P:02405 S:036,1218178
  • Assessments: $244,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: 36-46 Orkney Road Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 19
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 6
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 6

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336178802

$297,000

+636.3% / yr

Aug 9, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71390228

$297,000
Jun 7, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71390228

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336178802

$297,000

+636.3% / yr

08/09/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71390228

$297,000
06/07/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71390228

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

Public Records for 42 Orkney Road, Unit 6

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$440,400Total-
Tax Record2025$5,100 ($425 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt828 SqFtStories1Lot Size828 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1910Year Renovated1981ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:02405 S:036

Schools near 42 Orkney Road, Unit 6

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Edison K-8
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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