NOT LISTED FOR SALE

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,227,000 - $1,593,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,005 Sq Ft
1,002 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 14, 2025

Last sale price $1,510,000 $1,502 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,806 / mo

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of March 2025

Experience the charm of Back Bay living at 216 Commonwealth Ave. Nestled on the picturesque South side of Comm Ave, between Exeter & Fairfield, across from the exclusive Quin Social Club. Newly Renovated Haven combines modern luxury with timeless elegance, offering a private outdoor oasis & coveted direct-access parking, enhanced w/electric car-charging. Sophisticated warmth, where high ceilings & refinished hw flrs set a refined backdrop for gatherings in the light-filled living room. Chef-inspired kitchen has Stunning Quartz counters w/ LG Appliances. Retreat to a spa-like sanctuary in the reimagined bath w/heated fls, double vanity, and a luxurious shower with custom tilework. New State-of-the-Art Central A/C, W/H & W/D, this renovation was meticulous. Custom windows & Pella door lead you outside to your serene private garden patio. Pet-friendly retreat welcomes your furry friends! Steps to Newbury St with world-class shopping & dining, this home immerses you in the Best of Boston.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Collin Bray

Century 21 Cityside Listed on: 11/07/2024

Century 21 Cityside

Last Buyer's Agent

The Tabassi Team

RE/MAX Partners Relocation

RE/MAX Partners Relocation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,002

HOA Fees

  • $239 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,005 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Individual Controls for Heating

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759424

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,641

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

1,002 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$239 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1005
  • Living Area: 1005
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB6400
  • MAIN SO: AN5808

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Assigned, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Individual
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 238.78
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759424
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12641

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
The Tabassi Team
RE/MAX Partners Relocation
List Price
$1,588,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,000
-4.91%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$1,405,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$104,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,132,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,120,310
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$285,299

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2023
Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Brennan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Tom Brennan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,091,500
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$91,500
-8.38%
Views
188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.91%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,510,000 None Available
$1,510,000 None Available
$1,000,000 None Available
$1,000,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,132,500
Closed $1,132,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $1,510,000 -4.9% $1,502 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $1,588,000 +58.8% $1,580 / Sq Ft
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Sold $1,000,000 -8.4% $995 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 For Sale $1,091,500 0.0% $1,086 / Sq Ft
03/16/2017 03/16/17 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
03/05/2017 03/05/17 For Rent $2,900 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $11,880 $1,025,900 $0 $1,025,900
2024 $12,641 $1,159,700 $0 $1,159,700
2023 $11,862 $1,104,500 $0 $1,104,500
2022 $11,781 $1,082,800 $0 $1,082,800
2021 $11,553 $1,082,800 $0 $1,082,800
2020 $10,958 $1,037,700 $0 $1,037,700
2019 $10,719 $1,017,000 $0 $1,017,000
2018 $10,053 $959,300 $0 $959,300
2017 $9,766 $922,200 $0 $922,200
2016 $9,481 $861,900 $0 $861,900
2015 $9,586 $791,600 $0 $791,600
2014 $8,650 $687,600 $0 $687,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Collin Bray

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Collin Bray

    Century 21 Cityside

    (617) 512-1095

    16 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Collin Bray
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  • The Tabassi Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    The Tabassi Team

    RE/MAX

    (978) 375-5834

    7 in this area

    596 Total Sales

    The Tabassi Team
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  • Tom Brennan

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tom Brennan

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 974-0790

    2 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Tom Brennan
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Tyler Mitchell

    FuturePort Realty LLC

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Tyler Mitchell
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  • Z

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Zachary Monroe

    Copley Real Estate Group

    2 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Zachary Monroe
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  • Colin Bayley

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Colin Bayley

    Compass

    (978) 761-0240

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Colin Bayley
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73310901

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003260-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

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