31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

Boston, MA 02135

$297,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
418 Sq. Ft.
$711 / Sq. Ft.
418
Sq. Ft.
$711
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Price reduced to sell! Great for an owner occupant or an investor! This fifth floor, end unit is just steps from all that Cleveland Circle has to offer. Walking distance to the B, C and D green lines, restaurants, shops, Boston College and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Unit 53 offers one spacious bedroom, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. Common laundry in the basement. The building has an elevator and is professionally managed. An investor could put their own personal touches on this condo...Price reduced to sell! Great for an owner occupant or an investor! This fifth floor, end unit is just steps from all that Cleveland Circle has to offer. Walking distance to the B, C and D green lines, restaurants, shops, Boston College and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Unit 53 offers one spacious bedroom, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. Common laundry in the basement. The building has an elevator and is professionally managed. An investor could put their own personal touches on this condo and rent it for around $1,850/month. Also great for first-time buyers trying to build that equity. You can't beat this location!
  1. Listed by Alex Rufo • Rufo Realty

Property Details for 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper, End

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rufo Realty, Alex Rufo

Sold By Compass, Michael Gillespie

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 07:21 PM

Property Details for 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

StatusSold
MLS #72905971
Days on Market35
Taxes$3,265 / year
HOA Fees$309 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rufo Realty, Alex Rufo

Sold By Compass, Michael Gillespie

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Building Information for 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

Building/Complex31 Orkney Road CondominiumFloor5Stories5Residences36Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$2,202 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,621

Property Taxes

$272

HOA Dues

$309

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Property Information for 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 418.0
  • Total Units: 36
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1982
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: End
  • 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: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1217481
  • Assessments: $306,000
  • Book: 51255
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: 31 Orkney Road Condominium
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 4
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 53
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$321,200Total-
Tax Record2024$3,501 ($292 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt418 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt418 SqFtStories1Lot Size418 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated1985ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:02372 S:054

Schools near 31 Orkney Road, Unit 53

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Edison K-8
PublicPK to 8

Brighton High School
Public9 to 12

Winship Elementary School
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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Listing Courtesy of Rufo Realty, Alex Rufo

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