This cute condo works well as a fabulous home & also as a smart investment! Location & location within the location! In the well established & super convenient Towne Estates, this unit faces a wonderful courtyard off the main street. It's also across the way from the shortcut walking path to the T stop. A lovely, homey 2BR 1BA in great condition w/ 1PKG space (directly behind the unit) & generous guest parking. Closets galore in bedrooms, hallway & entryway. Parquet wood in the livingroom gives a classic look w/ a beautiful large window overlooking the serene garden courtyard. Laundry & extra storage in basement next door. Beautiful, manicured grounds by the lake; yet such an easy walk to Boston College & the B line T at the Boston College stop. (Ask about the shortcut path to the T stop.) Swimming pools & many other amenities. Condo fee includes many items for carefree living! OH Sunday 11-1. Please call ahead if you are able, so that we can time properly distance.
Unique Towne Estates on Newton line.14 Acres bordered by Chandler Pond& Newton Comm. Golf Course. Country setting yet mins to downtown Boston via MA Pike & public transp. Convenient to Brighton Ctr,Newton Ctr,Chestnut Hill & Atrium Malls. All relacement vinyl thermal windows throughout. New bath tub surround. Laundry & storage next door. Condo fee includes basic cable TV & everything EXCEPT electric. Pets allowed that DO NOT use common areas.
Public Records
Mar 26, 1993
Sold
$95,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,493 (+3.7%)
$418,300
2022
$4,334 (+4.0%)
$398,300
2021
$4,167 (+8.8%)
$390,500
2020
$3,829 (+4.2%)
$362,600
2019
$3,674 (+5.1%)
$348,600
2018
$3,496 (+1.9%)
$333,600
2017
$3,430 (+6.0%)
$323,900
2016
$3,236 (+6.1%)
$294,200
2015
$3,049 (+1.3%)
$251,800
2014
$3,010 (+4.6%)
$239,300
2013
$2,879 (−6.3%)
$219,100
2012
$3,072 (+3.4%)
$235,600
2009
$2,971 (+11.1%)
$232,300
2006
$2,673
$251,500
Tax history for 173 Lake Shore Rd #1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,493 (+3.7%)
$418,300
2022
$4,334 (+4.0%)
$398,300
2021
$4,167 (+8.8%)
$390,500
2020
$3,829 (+4.2%)
$362,600
2019
$3,674 (+5.1%)
$348,600
2018
$3,496 (+1.9%)
$333,600
2017
$3,430 (+6.0%)
$323,900
2016
$3,236 (+6.1%)
$294,200
2015
$3,049 (+1.3%)
$251,800
2014
$3,010 (+4.6%)
$239,300
2013
$2,879 (−6.3%)
$219,100
2012
$3,072 (+3.4%)
$235,600
2009
$2,971 (+11.1%)
$232,300
2006
$2,673
$251,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
One-Family Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation 1F on said Maps. The One-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 1F Residential Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Parquet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Name: Towne Estates Inc.
Building Area (Total): 821
StructureType: Townhouse
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Upper,Courtyard)