$795,000

228 Commonwealth Ave Unit 9 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,664/month

Total Views 426
1 Bed
1 Bath
576 Sq Ft
$1,380 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • No Units Above
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Medical Services
  • Brownstone
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

Don't miss the chance to own a charming front-facing one-bedroom condo on picturesque Commonwealth Ave! Perched on the fourth floor of a classic brownstone walk-up, this home features an updated kitchen with white cabinetry and sleek black granite countertops, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, and easy access to a common roof deck offering stunning city views. Spacious bedroom with large closet plus three additional closets within the unit. One tandem deeded parking space included. All this in the heart of Back Bay and just moments from shops, restaurants, the Public Garden, Copley library, close to Green and Orange Line and the Back Bay train station with service to Providence and NYC...Incredible value in an unbeatable location!

Listing Agent

Annie Youssoufian

Boston Brownstones Realty PLLC Listed on: 08/07/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1878

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $586 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 576 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359533

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 10 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,709

Year Built

Built in 1878

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$586 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 576
  • Living Area: 576
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN8255
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1380.21
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1380.21

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Professional Landscaping
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 585.89
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 9
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359533
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 138

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8709
  • Tax Book Number: 44198

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,709 $752,100 $0 $752,100
2024 $8,198 $752,100 $0 $752,100
2023 $7,693 $716,300 $0 $716,300
2022 $7,641 $702,300 $0 $702,300
2021 $7,494 $702,300 $0 $702,300
2020 $6,552 $620,500 $0 $620,500
2019 $6,409 $608,100 $0 $608,100
2018 $6,011 $573,600 $0 $573,600
2017 $5,839 $551,400 $0 $551,400
2016 $5,669 $515,400 $0 $515,400
2015 $5,904 $487,500 $0 $487,500
2014 $5,336 $424,200 $0 $424,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $795,000 -- $1,380 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $396,000 --
Deed $377,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $178,000 No Value Available
Closed $180,000 No Value Available
Closed $181,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $228,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $132,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73414999

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003254-000018