NOT LISTED FOR SALE

165 Commonwealth Ave Unit A Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,583,336 - $3,754,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,653 Sq Ft
$800/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 30, 2025

Last sale price $3,600,000 $1,357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,912/month

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of April 2025

This unique Parlor & Ground Duplex has three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, showcasing historical details with modern amenities. An enormous bay window with a sunny side view of Comm Ave includes an open chef's kitchen with a gas four-burner cook-top, a large Sub-Zero refrigerator, double ovens, and a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. Outstanding features are two beautiful spa marble baths and a well-placed half-bath in the upper foyer. Two separate stairs from the lavish center foyer descend to the bedroom level, ensuring the primary bedroom's total privacy. The primary bedroom includes a fireplace, His and Her walk-in closets, and a step-out hidden brick garden with an outdoor shower, which leads to a convenient large single parking space. A separate front entrance for an Au pair or in-law suite creates a layout separating the primary bedroom from the kids’ chambers. Four extraordinary fireplaces, soaring ceilings, six separate egresses, multiple storage spaces, and a large separate laundry room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Baglio

Back Bay Residential Listed on: 09/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Baglio

Back Bay Residential Listed on: 09/27/2024

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 1,307

HOA Fees

  • $800 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 4 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • Other Mandatory Fees include Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 4 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3351400

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,377

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$800 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1653
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Living Area: 2653
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: NB1395
  • MAIN SO: NB1395

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 800
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • OPT FEE INCLUDES: Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3351400
  • Zoning: 0102
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 36376.8

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
165 Comm Ave Llc
Bought by
Koon John D and Josselyn Janet E
Seller's Agent
Joseph Baglio
Back Bay Residential
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Baglio
Back Bay Residential
List Price
$3,750,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-4%
Views
135
Current Estimated Value
$3,666,834

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,834
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2022
Sold by
Maurer Charles F and Maurer Teri L
Bought by
165 Comm Ave Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2012
Sold by
Susan A White M & A Lt and White
Bought by
Maurer Charles F and Maurer Teri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1996
Sold by
Gainsborg Susan M and Gainsborg Sumner D
Bought by
White David P and White Susan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Koon John D $3,600,000 None Available
Koon John D $3,600,000 None Available
Koon John D $3,600,000 None Available
165 Comm Ave Llc -- None Available
165 Comm Ave Llc -- None Available
Maurer Charles F $2,350,000 --
Maurer Charles F $2,350,000 --
Maurer Charles F $2,350,000 --
White David P $572,500 --
White David P $572,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Maurer Charles F $1,500,000
Previous Owner White David P $310,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $3,600,000 -4.0% $1,357 / Sq Ft
01/18/2025 01/18/25 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 For Sale $3,750,000 +4.2% $1,413 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Off Market $3,600,000 -- --
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Price Changed $3,750,000 -5.1% $1,413 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Sale $3,950,000 -- $1,489 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $38,671 $3,339,500 $0 $3,339,500
2024 $36,401 $3,339,500 $0 $3,339,500
2023 $34,159 $3,180,500 $0 $3,180,500
2022 $33,925 $3,118,100 $0 $3,118,100
2021 $32,954 $3,088,500 $0 $3,088,500
2020 $14,879 $1,409,000 $0 $1,409,000
2019 $14,556 $1,381,000 $0 $1,381,000
2018 $13,651 $1,302,600 $0 $1,302,600
2017 $13,261 $1,252,200 $0 $1,252,200
2016 $12,810 $1,164,500 $0 $1,164,500
2015 $11,675 $964,100 $0 $964,100
2014 $10,810 $859,300 $0 $859,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73295840

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002942-000002

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