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
Sold for $1,455,000
$1,455,000
197 W Newton St #5, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
830sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1900
830 Square Feet Lot
$1,455,100 Zestimate®
$1,753/sqft
$4,613 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,455,100
$1.35M - $1.56M
$4,613/mo
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Central acBreakfast barExposed brickHardwood floorsLaundry in unitStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Cathy Marotta 617-947-1069,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-426-6900,
Laura Spence 857-362-1817
Bought with:
Keith Shapiro
Realty Executives Boston West
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73521881
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 830
- Total interior livable area: 830 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 830
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Lot
- Size: 830 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: W:04 P:00797 S:010,3344492
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $220 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $1,455,000+7.8%$1,753/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$1,627/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Contingent | $1,350,000$1,627/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+78.2%$1,627/sqft |
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| 1/8/2015 | Sold | $757,500-5.2%$913/sqft |
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| 11/11/2014 | Pending sale | $799,000$963/sqft |
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| 10/21/2014 | Price change | $799,000-6%$963/sqft |
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| 9/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $850,000+102.4%$1,024/sqft |
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| 6/12/2002 | Sold | $420,000+56.1%$506/sqft |
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| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $269,000+36.5%$324/sqft |
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| 5/2/1996 | Sold | $197,000+18%$237/sqft |
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| 9/29/1988 | Sold | $167,000$201/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,150 +10.5% | $962,900 +4% |
| 2024 | $10,094 +4.6% | $926,100 +3% |
| 2023 | $9,652 +3.7% | $898,700 +5% |
| 2022 | $9,312 +2% | $855,900 |
| 2021 | $9,132 +4% | $855,900 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $8,783 +3.2% | $831,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $8,511 +6.6% | $807,500 +6% |
| 2018 | $7,984 +466% | $761,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $1,411 -81.4% | $719,000 +4% |
| 2016 | $7,604 +18.8% | $691,300 +30.8% |
| 2015 | $6,401 +4.9% | $528,600 +9% |
| 2014 | $6,103 +1.5% | $485,100 +6% |
| 2013 | $6,014 +0% | $457,700 -0.7% |
| 2012 | $6,011 +2% | $461,000 |
| 2011 | $5,896 +7.7% | $461,000 |
| 2010 | $5,477 +15% | $461,000 +2.9% |
| 2009 | $4,763 -3.1% | $448,100 |
| 2008 | $4,916 -0.2% | $448,100 |
| 2007 | $4,925 | $448,100 |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
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