RENTED OCT 18, 2025

118 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,324,000 - $1,735,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,220 Sq Ft
1885 Built

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • 2-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2025

Front-facing two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath brownstone on historic Commonwealth Avenue, located between Clarendon and Dartmouth Streets. This bright and welcoming home features a sunlit living room with a decorative fireplace and hardwood floors, a thoughtfully updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, and convenient in-unit laundry. Large windows and an open layout create a comfortable feel, while the private patio offers an outdoor escape — perfect for morning coffee, quiet evenings, or entertaining. Steps from Newbury Street, the Public Garden, and the Charles River Esplanade, with easy access to commuter routes and public transit. A classic Back Bay residence that blends timeless charm with everyday convenience.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ella Gesmundo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Ella Gesmundo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1885

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,220 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,500
  • Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358954

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1885

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1885

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1220
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1220
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Snow Removal
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358954
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2025 10/18/25 Rented $5,500 0.0% --
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Rent $5,500 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,656 $1,179,300 $0 $1,179,300
2024 $12,854 $1,179,300 $0 $1,179,300
2023 $12,063 $1,123,200 $0 $1,123,200
2022 $11,980 $1,101,100 $0 $1,101,100
2021 $11,749 $1,101,100 $0 $1,101,100
2020 $11,825 $1,119,800 $0 $1,119,800
2019 $11,568 $1,097,500 $0 $1,097,500
2018 $10,849 $1,035,200 $0 $1,035,200
2017 $10,539 $995,200 $0 $995,200
2016 $10,231 $930,100 $0 $930,100
2015 $10,037 $828,800 $0 $828,800
2014 $9,294 $738,800 $0 $738,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Ella Gesmundo

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (508) 524-4607

    2 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73436155

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001355-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

118 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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