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HISTORY of 37 Commonwealth Ave … From Shell, to Single family, to New Owner, to 2 Lux Condos

In 2005 –  37 Commonwealth Avenue was sold to developer Steven Ostrow for $6,300,000.

The building was gutted and a new elevator shaft, new windows, new decks and a new garage was added under the building!  in 2008 this MLS description reads “Building on 2nd Block of Comm Ave on the sunny side. This building is a shell, which has been totally gutted and is ready for completion as a grand single family home or luxury condominiums. A new 5 car parking garage has just been added. All windows have been replaced with new mahogany framed windows. There are 2 brand new decks. An elevator shaft has also been added. “

List Price: $12,500,000

No sale… than in 2010 Mark Balk bought the building for $10,3000.  The building was than converted in two condominiums and offered for sale.

UNIT #1 (Shell) Buyer finished the home after purchase.

Sale Price: $3,250,000

 

UNIT #2 (Sold Finished)

Sale Price: $5,300,000

-Collin