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205 Commonwealth Ave #PH, Boston, MA 02116

$20,000

2 beds 3 baths 2,200 sqft Built 188013 days on marketActive

About this home

This spectacular penthouse with direct elevator access is situated in a picturesque brick brownstone on the sunny side of Commonwealth Ave between Exeter & Fairfield. Lofty ceilings contribute to the spaciousness of this triple wide unit while an open layout lends to bright and airy living/entertaining areas grounded by stained hardwood floors. Expansive windows and a private balcony provide breathtaking views of Boston’s Back Bay. Framed in marble, the wood burning fireplace creates a focal point for the living room space which flows effortlessly into the dining area drenched with natural light from the skylight above. The kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry and stone counters, and Wolf and Subzero appliances. The sizable primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom boasts a beautiful walk-in shower while the second bedroom features incredible custom closet space. Upstairs you’ll find a full bar with half bath leading out onto the private roof deck complete with a grill and hot tub.

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Your estimated payment
$812/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$261
Principal + interest$129
Property tax + insurance$124
PMI / 2nd mortgage$8
Utilities
$660
Heating + cooling$168
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$125
Car insurance + maintenance$125
Other (entertainment)
$158
$812/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,188/mo
Purchase price
$20,000
Down payment
$1,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$19,000
APR
7.2%

Quick facts

Type
Condominium
Style
Year built
1880
Lot size
Stories
0
Heating
Cooling
Water
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
73219747
County
Suffolk

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Neighborhood — 02116

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population19,4066,444,931299,088,112
Population Change Since19902.00%7.00%20.00%
Population Density25,105786
Male9,9923,127,134147,432,321
Female9,4143,317,797151,655,844
Never Married9,8231,612,88563,775,926
Married5,2062,586,314123,120,365
Separated1,203247,85712,639,686
Widowed651363,59415,467,586
Divorced1,227436,88823,075,029
Number Of House Hold11,0982,431,591111,826,380
Average House Hold Size1.572.562.60
Medial Age35.7937.2535.46
Median House Hold Income$73,584$57,698$48,276
Average House Hold Income$129,202$75,023$63,629
P C I$76,610$29,196$24,529
M D I$59,648$48,105$41,133
A T H E$83,803$57,083$50,898
S T R5.00%5.00%
W C J89.59%81.38%77.74%
(Zip) Code
2116

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