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Amazing opportunity to own a retail/condo/commercial space in the iconic Longwood Towers. Behind its one-of-a-kind Tudor-style façade, Alden Castle reveals architecturally stunning venue spaces.High ceilings & large windows flood the venue with natural light. Presently, venue for events ranging from weddings to fundraising galas. It has a kitchen. For those with a passion for old-world beauty & charm, this is a marvelous spot. Developers do your due diligence for possible condo conversion. Amazing Sq.Ft, Property is zoned M2.0 & use Retail/Condo. The venue is currently used for weddings, fundraising events, holiday parties & other celebrations. The red brick castle features two distinct spaces for wedding celebrations as Unit Cs1 & Cs2.It's conveniently located near Coolidge Corner, Kenmore Square, MBTA Green Line across the street, quick access to Fenway, Back Bay, Prudential Center. Complex features a grand entrance hall, 24/7 concierge, fitness center, club room & on-site management
Property Details for 20 Chapel St Unit Cs2 #CS2
Total Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 0Full 2Half
Living Area: 5,522 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features:
Listing ID: 73191613
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Longwood
Elementary School District:
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1920
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 20 Chapel St Unit Cs2 #CS2
Heating: Central
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 0
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $3,774
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Clubroom, Parking
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air, Passive Cooling
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed:
Entry Level (Floor): 1
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 1
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 20 Chapel St Unit Cs2 #CS2
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $55,170
Assessed Value: $3,303,600
Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures for 20 Chapel St Unit Cs2 #CS2
Disclosures:
Exclusions:
Property Attached: True
Historic District:
Zoning Code: M-2.0
Zoning Description: APARTMENT HOUSE
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 2
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 1 Located at BU-Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, (Monmouth Street Entrance)
Listing Lifecycle for 20 Chapel St Unit Cs2 #CS2
List Date: January 8, 2024
Off Market Date: February 4, 2024
Under Agreement Date: 2024-01-22
Sold Date: September 18, 2024
List Office: William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Listing Agent: Esin Susol Team
Original List Price: $3,100,000
Sold Price: $2,800,000 ($507/sqft)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: February 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Allison Burns Realty
Buyer’s Agent: Allison Rose Burns
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