NOT LISTED FOR SALE

174 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $988,000 - $1,167,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
992 Sq Ft
2,295.68 Acres Lot

Highlights

  • 99,999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of March 2025

***AVAILABLE NOW*** HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED IN THE RENT!! Duplex 1.5 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom - Overlooking the charming Commonwealth Ave Mall - in a beautifully maintained building, in the heart of the Back Bay. Situated just around the corner from Dartmouth Street - this apartment features a grand living room with soaring ceilings, ornamental fireplace, massive bay windows with built-in storage, all on one floor. Large spiral staircase downstairs to a flexible office/workout/storage space, complete with built-ins and storage. Direct (private) access from the bedroom out of the apartment. Common laundry right outside your door. Western exposure from your living provides ample sunlight throughout the afternoon. Step out your door, and be a block over from Newbury Street attractions, as well as the Charles River Esplanade, Public Garden, Storrow Drive Acccess and more. - JUST PAINTED AND READY FOR YOUR MOVE!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brett Star

Star Residential, LLC Listed on: 01/26/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Jennifer Gelfand

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1880

Lot Details

  • 2,295.68

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 992 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,550
  • Property Available on 1/26/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359127

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

2,295.68 Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-01-26
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Flex),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3550

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • CoOp Comp: 50%
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 992
  • Living Area: 992
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2485
  • MAIN SO: BB5522

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359127
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2025
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Lapus Rosario
Bought by
Rosario O Lapus Nt and Lapus
Seller's Agent
Brett Star
Star Residential, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Gelfand
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Sold Price
$3,450
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,117,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,113,751

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2024
Sold by
Rosario O Lapus Nt and Lapus
Bought by
Lapus Rosario

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rosario O Lapus Nt -- Misc Company
Rosario O Lapus Nt -- Misc Company
Lapus Rosario -- None Available
Lapus Rosario O -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lapus Rosario O $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Rented $3,450 0.0% --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Rent $3,450 0.0% --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $3,450 -2.8% $3 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 For Rent $3,550 +10.9% --
01/25/2022 01/25/22 Rented -- -- --
01/21/2022 01/21/22 Under Contract -- -- --
01/07/2022 01/07/22 For Rent $3,200 +6.7% --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Under Contract -- -- --
03/24/2021 03/24/21 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Price Changed $3,000 -6.3% $3 / Sq Ft
03/17/2018 03/17/18 For Rent $3,200 +6.8% --
05/20/2013 05/20/13 Rented $2,995 0.0% --
05/20/2013 05/20/13 For Rent $2,995 -- --
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 $10,786 $931,400 $0 $931,400
2024 $10,152 $931,400 $0 $931,400
2023 $9,526 $887,000 $0 $887,000
2022 $9,461 $869,600 $0 $869,600
2021 $9,279 $869,600 $0 $869,600
2020 $9,141 $865,600 $0 $865,600
2019 $8,942 $848,400 $0 $848,400
2018 $8,386 $800,200 $0 $800,200
2017 $1,977 $769,300 $0 $769,300
2016 $7,909 $719,000 $0 $719,000
2015 $8,230 $679,600 $0 $679,600
2014 $7,411 $589,100 $0 $589,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brett Star

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Brett Star

    Star Residential, LLC

    (317) 258-0619

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Brett Star
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  • Jennifer Gelfand

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Gelfand

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 230-2829

    6 in this area

    200 Total Sales

    Jennifer Gelfand
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  • Kim Clark

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kim Clark

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (617) 910-6895

    7 Total Sales

    Kim Clark
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Todd Minichiello

    Lifestyle Real Estate, LLC

  • Heather Olin

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Heather Olin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (508) 934-6699

    5 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Heather Olin
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73329389

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001382-000302

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

174 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

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