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197 W Newton St Unit 5, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$1,455,000
Price
2
Beds
1
Baths
830
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $220 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
Special Assessment
No
Floor: 4th · Penthouse
Pets: Pet Friendly
Parking: 2 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, Electric, AC
Laundry: In Unit Laundry
Outdoor space: Private Outdoor

About this home

South End Penthouse with 2 bedrooms, 2 decks and 2 Parking Spaces!? The sunny living room with fireplace, exposed brick and hardwood floors, has a dramatic curved bay of oversized windows with sweeping views of Titus Sparrow Park and a beautiful Gothic church. Modern chef's kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The bedrooms and rear deck have beautiful city views and large closets with custom built-ins. The 2nd bedroom is currently configured as an office with a built-in desk, cabinetry, and a full glass door to the deck. Pretty bathroom with modern fixtures and walk-in glass shower. A full staircase leads to a large private roof deck with panoramic city views and gorgeous sunsets. TWO tandem Parking Spaces. Central AC, Laundry in unit, Pets OK. Unit updates: AC, 2024. W/D 2020, Kitchen & bath renovations 2016. Tankless hot water system 2016. Closets built-out 2016. Common updates: rubber roof 2016, front facade repointed 2022

Neighborhood & Transit

South End

197 W Newton St, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Prudential Green 0.17 mi
  • Massachusetts Avenue Orange 0.25 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.27 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line
  • Symphony Green 0.29 mi
  • Copley Green 0.42 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
168 days
Listing Price:
$1,350,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,627
Tax Assessment:
$962,900 in 2025
Taxes:
$929 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$220 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
4th | Top/Penthouse
Facing Direction
Southwest
Elevator
No
Handicap Access
No

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
830 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
In Unit
Living levels
1
Rooms
4
Above grade area
830
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump, Electric
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Yes - Private
Features
Deck, Deck - Roof

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Tandem

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$220 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
Special Assessment
No
Pets allowed
Yes
Association pool
No

Listing information

Listing agent
Cathy Marotta
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73521881
Disclosure
Unit updates: AC, 2024. W/D 2020, Kitchen & bath renovations 2016. Tankless hot water system 2016. Closets built-out 2016. Common updates: rubber roof 2016, front facade repointed 2022