Beautiful courtyard entrance into lovely 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths condo at Towne Estates. Open floor plan, sunny and good size 5-room condo. The third bedroom is converted to a formal Dining Room. Large windows in Living room, Central a/c, eat in kitchen w/dishwasher & disposal, fridge. Plenty of closet spaces. Unit comes with 1 parking#463! Laundry, unit storage, & swimming pool on premises. On site professional management. Pet friendly! Great location! Convenient to the green line T, MBTA buses, and easy access to MASS Pike. Ample guest parking spaces. Over 50% owner occup. This condo has great rental history, never going vacant. Leased for $1,850 through 7/31/14.
Unique Towne Estates on Newton line. 14 Acres bordered by pond and Newton Comm. Golf Course,yet mins to downtown Boston.Unusual corner unit with 3 exposures! Former 3rd bedroom converted to formal diningroom(could be converted BACK to bedroom). Bright kitchen w/newer stove and dishwasher.HVAC system replaced. Berber carpet throughout. This lovingly maintained unit is a pleasure to show! (Real Estate taxes INCLUDE residential exemption)
Public Records
May 5, 1988
Sold
$145,500
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1987
Sold
$155,000
$147/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,206 (+3.7%)
$484,700
2022
$5,022 (+5.2%)
$461,600
2021
$4,773 (+6.3%)
$447,300
2020
$4,489 (+4.2%)
$425,100
2019
$4,309 (+5.1%)
$408,800
2018
$4,100 (+1.9%)
$391,200
2017
$4,022 (+6.0%)
$379,800
2016
$3,794 (−1.2%)
$344,900
2015
$3,840 (+6.0%)
$317,100
2014
$3,623 (+4.4%)
$288,000
2013
$3,469 (−3.2%)
$264,000
2012
$3,583 (+3.8%)
$274,800
2009
$3,451 (+8.2%)
$269,800
2006
$3,188
$299,900
Tax history for 181 Lake Shore Rd #1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,206 (+3.7%)
$484,700
2022
$5,022 (+5.2%)
$461,600
2021
$4,773 (+6.3%)
$447,300
2020
$4,489 (+4.2%)
$425,100
2019
$4,309 (+5.1%)
$408,800
2018
$4,100 (+1.9%)
$391,200
2017
$4,022 (+6.0%)
$379,800
2016
$3,794 (−1.2%)
$344,900
2015
$3,840 (+6.0%)
$317,100
2014
$3,623 (+4.4%)
$288,000
2013
$3,469 (−3.2%)
$264,000
2012
$3,583 (+3.8%)
$274,800
2009
$3,451 (+8.2%)
$269,800
2006
$3,188
$299,900
*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
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate
Basement Information
Basement: N
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Common Area
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Name: Towne Estates
Building Area (Total): 1,051
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: Low-Rise
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Courtyard
Pool Information
Pool Features: Association, In Ground
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,469
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $495
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Storage
Location Information
Directions: Off Lake Street or Kenrick Street, Subway to Boston College T stop
UnparsedAddress: 181 Lake Shore Rd # 1, Boston MA 02135
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,051
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1220940
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Edison K-8
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Mary Lyon K-8 School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Lyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brighton, MA • 02135
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$552,000 – $668,000
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