$950,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025

180 Commonwealth Ave Unit 16 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
925 Sq Ft
$719/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,027 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of May 2025

Back Bay Living at its Finest! Absolutely Prime Location! Lovely Dining space! Oversize Windows! Very nice bedroom size. Original details like a decorative mantel, moldings, & hardwood floors reflect the building's historic past. Towering Ceiling Height throughout! Richly stained gleaming hardwood flooring everywhere! Bright & sunny, south facing, natural light streams into the home by day taking full advantage of its southern exposure while by night, twinkling city lights provide an enchanting skyline view. Meticulously maintained in an elevator building! Awe Inspiring Common Roof Deck with Amazing Skyline views! The home's efficient layout & well portioned rooms are designed for living & entertaining. An Exquisite and Impressive & professional management complete the Offering! Easy to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Huang

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 02/03/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Nhan Nguyen

Leopold & McMasters Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

HOA Fees

  • $719 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 6th floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 925 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01382 S:036,3359094

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 35 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,864

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$719 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 6
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • Living Area: 925
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2376
  • MAIN SO: AN2585

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 719
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:01382 S:036,3359094
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 925
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8864

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 35
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Hsieh Chih F and Chen Hsiao T
Bought by
Merchia Shikha and Merchia Vikas
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Huang
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Nhan Nguyen
Leopold & McMasters Realty
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-4.81%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$1,084,212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2018
Sold by
Hsieh Chih F
Bought by
Hsieh Chih F and Chen Hsiao T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2017
Closed on
Jun 26, 2017
Sold by
Townsend Bradford F Es and Townsend Kuo
Bought by
Hsieh Chih F
Seller's Agent
Page Innis
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Huang
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1992
Sold by
Ceryle Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Townsend Bradford F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,800
Interest Rate
7.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1991
Sold by
Horovitz Israel and Stein Deborah S
Bought by
Ceryle Enterprises Inc
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $950,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $950,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed $890,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $890,000 --
Deed $176,000 --
Deed $176,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $345,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $950,000 -4.8% $1,027 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $998,000 0.0% $1,079 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $998,000 +12.1% $1,079 / Sq Ft
06/26/2017 06/26/17 Sold $890,000 -4.2% $962 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2017 06/14/17 For Sale $929,000 0.0% $1,004 / Sq Ft
05/23/2017 05/23/17 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2017 03/20/17 For Sale $929,000 0.0% $1,004 / Sq Ft
06/10/2015 06/10/15 Rented $3,250 0.0% --
06/10/2015 06/10/15 For Rent $3,250 +4.8% --
06/25/2014 06/25/14 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
06/25/2014 06/25/14 For Rent $3,100 -- --
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 $10,097 $871,900 $0 $871,900
2024 $9,510 $872,500 $0 $872,500
2023 $8,925 $831,000 $0 $831,000
2022 $8,864 $814,700 $0 $814,700
2021 $8,693 $814,700 $0 $814,700
2020 $8,674 $821,400 $0 $821,400
2019 $8,485 $805,000 $0 $805,000
2018 $8,557 $816,500 $0 $816,500
2017 $8,312 $784,900 $0 $784,900
2016 $7,613 $692,100 $0 $692,100
2015 $7,710 $636,700 $0 $636,700
2014 $7,140 $567,600 $0 $567,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73331949

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001382-000036