Do you work in downtown Boston and don’t feel like sitting in traffic/dealing with parking? Opportunity awaits with this handsomely renovated 2-bed/1 bath condo near restaurants, shopping, & public transit! This quiet, tree-lined street provides city living right next door to the greenery of Chestnut Hill Reservoir, on the border with Brookline. Kitchen & bath renovated in 2018. Living/dining room with pass-through window from kitchen for entertaining; custom shower; hardwood floors, tile, granite/stainless steel appliances, deeded extra storage in basement, plus roof deck (unique in the neighborhood!) with amazing views. Conveniently situated between BU and BC; close to multiple Green Line T stations, buses, and I-90. Arrive in minutes to Coolidge Corner, Longwood, Fenway, financial district. Vibrant neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and bars. Residential street w/ample parking. Strong association with high reserves. Perfect for owner occupant or investor (cap rate close to 5%).
Excellent opportunity to purchase either an investment or new home in sought after Cleveland Circle area. Conveniently located between Cleveland Circle and Washington Square, accessible walking to local Universities and MBTA Green Lines B, C and D! This condo comes freshly painted with refinished floors and great potential to customize yourself. Laundry is located in the basement, private storage locker and is one of the RARE buildings that have a roof deck. Unit being sold as-is.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1987
Sold
$120,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,801 (+4.6%)
$447,000
2022
$4,588 (+10.7%)
$421,700
2021
$4,144 (+2.9%)
$388,400
2020
$4,029 (+2.2%)
$381,500
2019
$3,943 (+19.6%)
$374,100
2018
$3,296 (+6.8%)
$314,500
2017
$3,085 (+5.0%)
$291,300
2016
$2,939 (−7.5%)
$267,200
2015
$3,176 (+5.9%)
$262,300
2014
$2,999
$238,400
2013
$2,997 (+11.6%)
$228,100
2012
$2,685 (+0.4%)
$205,900
2009
$2,673 (+12.9%)
$209,000
2006
$2,368
$222,800
Tax history for 22 Orkney #31
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,801 (+4.6%)
$447,000
2022
$4,588 (+10.7%)
$421,700
2021
$4,144 (+2.9%)
$388,400
2020
$4,029 (+2.2%)
$381,500
2019
$3,943 (+19.6%)
$374,100
2018
$3,296 (+6.8%)
$314,500
2017
$3,085 (+5.0%)
$291,300
2016
$2,939 (−7.5%)
$267,200
2015
$3,176 (+5.9%)
$262,300
2014
$2,999
$238,400
2013
$2,997 (+11.6%)
$228,100
2012
$2,685 (+0.4%)
$205,900
2009
$2,673 (+12.9%)
$209,000
2006
$2,368
$222,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Multifamily Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation MFR on said Maps. The Multifamily Residential Subdistricts are established to encourage medium density multifamily areas with a variety of allowed housing types including one-, two- and three-family Dwellings, Row Houses, Town Houses, and multifamily Dwellings.
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
Location Information
Directions: Right onto Ayer from Beacon (westbound)
UnparsedAddress: 22 Orkney # 31, Boston MA 02135
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 755
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1217522
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023