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2 beds802 sqft$660/sqft
5 Bellvista Rd, Unit 6, Boston, MA 02135
CondoProperty Type
1918Year Built
$660/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$525/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This quiet, charming, penthouse condo at 5 Bellvista Rd, Boston, MA has unique, Victorian architectural detail including gorgeous tooled leather walls, a built-in hutch, and a decorative fireplace. The unit, which was originally built for Harvard graduate students, offers a cozy living space with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. In warm ivory and tan hues, the newly renovated kitchen has beautiful, high quality cabinetry, quartz countertops, ceramic tile flooring, garbage disposal, and a washer/dryer....This quiet, charming, penthouse condo at 5 Bellvista Rd, Boston, MA has unique, Victorian architectural detail including gorgeous tooled leather walls, a built-in hutch, and a decorative fireplace. The unit, which was originally built for Harvard graduate students, offers a cozy living space with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. In warm ivory and tan hues, the newly renovated kitchen has beautiful, high quality cabinetry, quartz countertops, ceramic tile flooring, garbage disposal, and a washer/dryer. There's also a large pantry with shelves and drawers. In addition to the total finished area, it has a spacious porch, a storage area in the cellar, and a deeded parking spot. Particularly in the spring, Bellvista Rd. is breathtaking with its many cherry trees in full bloom. This well-managed historic home, which is close to public transportation (the Green Line) is perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle in a convenient location.
  • Listed by: Michael Lissack • The Virtual Realty Group
Listing closed: 07/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73242707

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Median sold price

$494,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Boston, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 5 Bellvista Road, Unit 6

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,185 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Brighton
  • Area: MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
  • Style: Garden, Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 5 Bellvista Rd
  • Floor: 3
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 6
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1918
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 802.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 6
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Baldwin Early L
  • High School: Brighton High
  • Middle School: Jackson/Mann
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Lighting - Overhead, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Intercom, Window AC
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Tar/Gravel
  • Structure Type: Garden, Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.6
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.8
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.75
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.5
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 46.227
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.11
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.7
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 99.2
  • Dining Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 12.4
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 225.38
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.1
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.8
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Estate Sale
  • Tax ID: 01679024,1209820
  • Assessments: $389,700
  • Book: na
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Units Owner Occupied: 1
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 6
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Bellvista Road, Unit 6

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73242707

$529,000
May 27, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73242707

May 27, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73242707

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73242707

$529,000
05/27/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73242707

05/27/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73242707

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

Public Records for 5 Bellvista Road, Unit 6

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$389,700Total-
Tax Record2024$4,248 ($354 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtStories1Lot Size800 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1918Year Renovated1982ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:01679 S:024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Bellvista Road, Unit 6

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
PublicPK to 12

Perry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Haynes Early Education Center
PublicPK to 1

Samuel W. Mason Pilot Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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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