197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
1
Bed
2
Baths
824
Sq Ft
$281/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Intercom
About This Home
As of August 2022You always loved this beautiful block of Commonwealth Avenue and now you can live here!! What a find! Rarely available spacious one bedroom condo with outdoor space right in the heart of Back Bay! Open layout with living room /dining area / kitchen. Large living room with French doors to a brick patio! Custom built-in bookshelves. Schrock handcrafted kitchen cabinets, granite counter-tops, stainless steal appliances. Modern, hotel style bathrooms renovated in 2014 with elegant choice of tile and appliances. Central air, IN-UNIT washer/dryer. Low condo fee. Steps from the Prudential, Newbury Street, Boston Public Library, Boston Common & all of Back Bay Boston's beauty. Amazing location that provides access to all Boston has to offer.
Last Buyer's Agent
Robb Silva
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,537
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- Year Round Access
HOA Fees
- $281 per month
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Water Holding Tank
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 0503372002
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Jun 2, 2023
Sold by
Biondolillo Madeleine
Bought by
Biondolillo David
Seller's Agent
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Kerry D'Ambroise
Columbus and Over Group, LLC
Sold Price
$4,250
Views
4
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2018
Closed on
Jul 2, 2018
Sold by
Paik Youngik
Bought by
Crowley Maggie D
Seller's Agent
Tanya German
TG Real Estate Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Robb Silva
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.24%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 1, 2004
Sold by
Abramson Danielle T and Abramson Andrew F
Bought by
Paik Youngik
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
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Horn William C
Bought by
Abramson Andrew F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 1, 1997
Sold by
Pezzella Paul M
Bought by
Horn William C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 30, 1990
Sold by
Malone Thomas W
Bought by
Pezzella Paul M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,900
Interest Rate
10.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $740,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $510,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $376,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $250,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $128,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $572,800 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $592,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $310,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $214,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $89,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 07/24/25 | For Rent | $3,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Off Market | $3,900 | -- | -- |
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | For Rent | $3,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Price Changed | $849,000 | -5.6% | $1,030 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | Price Changed | $899,000 | -2.8% | $1,091 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2025 04/01/25 | For Sale | $925,000 | 0.0% | $1,123 / Sq Ft |
| 06/21/2023 06/21/23 | Rented | $4,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/26/2023 05/26/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/18/2023 05/18/23 | For Rent | $4,250 | +7.6% | -- |
| 08/31/2022 08/31/22 | Rented | $3,950 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/26/2022 08/26/22 | Sold | $875,000 | 0.0% | $1,062 / Sq Ft |
| 08/10/2022 08/10/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2022 08/02/22 | For Rent | $3,950 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/21/2022 07/21/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2022 07/06/22 | Price Changed | $899,000 | -5.3% | $1,091 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2022 05/02/22 | For Sale | $949,000 | 0.0% | $1,152 / Sq Ft |
| 04/26/2022 04/26/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2022 04/21/22 | For Sale | $949,000 | +28.2% | $1,152 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2018 07/02/18 | Sold | $740,000 | -2.5% | $898 / Sq Ft |
| 05/11/2018 05/11/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/19/2018 04/19/18 | For Sale | $759,000 | 0.0% | $921 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2017 04/21/17 | Rented | $2,700 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/20/2017 04/20/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2017 04/18/17 | For Rent | $2,700 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,537 | $823,600 | $0 | $823,600 |
| 2024 | $8,977 | $823,600 | $0 | $823,600 |
| 2023 | $8,423 | $784,300 | $0 | $784,300 |
| 2022 | $8,367 | $769,000 | $0 | $769,000 |
| 2021 | $8,205 | $769,000 | $0 | $769,000 |
| 2020 | $8,039 | $761,300 | $0 | $761,300 |
| 2019 | $7,864 | $746,100 | $0 | $746,100 |
| 2018 | $7,376 | $703,800 | $0 | $703,800 |
| 2017 | $7,165 | $676,600 | $0 | $676,600 |
| 2016 | $7,011 | $637,400 | $0 | $637,400 |
| 2015 | $6,734 | $556,100 | $0 | $556,100 |
| 2014 | $6,236 | $495,700 | $0 | $495,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Rachel Lieberman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 789-8963
4 in this area
64 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
(617) 512-1095
18 in this area
164 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kerry D'Ambroise
Columbus and Over Group, LLC
(978) 821-2187
2 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Tanya German
TG Real Estate Consultants
(617) 688-8701
49 Total Sales
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Robb Silva
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Jeff Stephens
Compass
(617) 733-9635
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72311733
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003372-000002
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