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Sunny and elegant 3-bed/2-bath condo in a quiet and professionally maintained brick townhouse bordering the LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA. The interior is freshly painted and beautiful shiny refinished hardwood floors throughout. This unit has three spacious bedrooms, a large living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room and a modern kitchen with sleek cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances. Recent updates include two fully renovated bathrooms, new stove and window blinds. Other features include rare-to-find in-unit laundry, a private balcony overlooking Longwood Park/Playground, plenty of closet/storage space, high ceilings and wainscotting. Pet friendly. Conveniently located within 2 blocks from Longwood Medical Area, C&D green lines, Lawrence School, Coolidge Corner shopping&restaurants&cinema.
Property Details for 143 Longwood Ave #5
Total Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 1,341 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0/ 0
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Rented, On Street
Listing ID: 73195650
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Longwood
Elementary School District:
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1925
Architectural Style:
Basement: N
Features for 143 Longwood Ave #5
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $631
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes
Entry Level (Floor): 3
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 5
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 143 Longwood Ave #5
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $9,801
Assessed Value: $983,000
Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures for 143 Longwood Ave #5
Disclosures: MASTER DEED READS AS A 2 BED 1 DEN 2 BATH, condo fee will increase to $675.55/M from March 1st, 2024.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: M-1.5
Zoning Description: APARTMENT HOUSE
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 1.5
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 3 Located at Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Avenue
Listing Lifecycle for 143 Longwood Ave #5
List Date: January 23, 2024
Off Market Date: January 26, 2024
Under Agreement Date: 2024-01-26
Sold Date: February 29, 2024
List Office: Keller Williams Realty
Listing Agent: Sino-US Realty Team
Original List Price: $1,168,000
Sold Price: $1,100,000 ($820/sqft)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: February 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Compass
Buyer’s Agent: Team Coyle
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