RENTED AUG 11, 2025

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
1899 Built

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • No HOA
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is located at 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA 02116 since 25 July 2025. This property was built in 1899. 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Blackstone Elementary, Charles H. Taylor Elementary School, and Beethoven Elementary School.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ryan Gavin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 07/25/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Renter's Agent

Peter Block

Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,500
  • Rent includes parking
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359552

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6753
  • MAIN SO: AN2589

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Balcony
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Rent Includes: Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359552
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1987
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Rented $5,300 0.0% --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $5,300 -3.6% $5 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Rent $5,500 +27.9% --
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Rented $4,300 0.0% --
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Under Contract -- -- --
03/15/2022 03/15/22 For Rent $4,300 +2.4% --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Rented $4,200 +12.0% --
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Under Contract -- -- --
03/20/2019 03/20/19 For Rent $3,750 -6.3% --
09/15/2013 09/15/13 Rented $4,000 +8.1% --
08/16/2013 08/16/13 Under Contract -- -- --
07/12/2013 07/12/13 For Rent $3,700 -- --
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 $28,095 $2,426,200 $877,000 $1,549,200
2024 $26,526 $2,433,600 $877,000 $1,556,600
2023 $26,588 $2,475,600 $877,000 $1,598,600
2022 $26,110 $2,399,800 $877,000 $1,522,800
2021 $25,967 $2,433,600 $772,500 $1,661,100
2020 $25,271 $2,393,100 $772,500 $1,620,600
2019 $24,321 $2,307,500 $773,700 $1,533,800
2018 $23,276 $2,221,000 $736,500 $1,484,500
2017 $22,975 $2,169,500 $702,300 $1,467,200
2016 $22,462 $2,042,000 $649,500 $1,392,500
2015 $22,391 $1,849,000 $581,200 $1,267,800
2014 $20,248 $1,609,500 $528,400 $1,081,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73409657

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS W:05 P:03259 S:000

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