RENTED APR 1, 2026

232 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,738,000 - $1,950,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,210 Sq Ft
2,295.68 Acres Lot

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 99,999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Tennis Courts
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of April 2026

Renovated rental condominium ready for occupancy 4/1/26. First floor: Enter into a gorgeous oval living room featuring a Southern exposure, high ceilings, bay window, ornamental fireplace, period moldings and herringbone-patterned wood floors. Adjacent wet-bar. Renovated powder room. Full staircase down to the garden level: S/S kitchen with adjacent dining area. Two large bedrooms at opposite ends of the floor. Full bath. Multiple closets. Full size W/D. Unit air conditioning. Gorgeous, classic Back Bay building foyer. Professionally managed three unit condominium building. Great location mid-Back Bay. Close to Newbury Street shops and purveyors, some of Boston's finest restaurants, the Back Bay business district, the Charles River and Esplanade, grocery stores, public transportation and major routes.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cheryl Mark

Marsh Properties, Inc. Listed on: 03/06/2026

Co-Listed By

Tim Marsh

Marsh Properties, Inc.

Last Renter's Agent

Jack Bruneau

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 2,295.68

Home Design

  • 1,210 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,350
  • Property Available on 4/1/26
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, snow removal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759419

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

2,295.68 Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2026-04-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 4350

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1210
  • Living Area: 1210
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: NB9282
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Common
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759419
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Portnoy Adam and Trifonova Elika
Bought by
A & E Property Llc
Current Estimated Value
$1,830,935

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
Sold by
Bodnar Christopher
Bought by
Portnoy Adam

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2001
Sold by
Jackson Robert
Bought by
Bodnar Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
A & E Property Llc -- --
Portnoy Adam $825,000 --
Portnoy Adam $825,000 --
Bodnar Christopher $825,000 --
Bodnar Christopher $825,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bodnar Christopher $650,000
Closed Bodnar Christopher $51,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 Rented $4,850 +11.5% --
03/11/2026 03/11/26 Under Contract -- -- --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Rent $4,350 +8.8% --
04/02/2023 04/02/23 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
01/30/2023 01/30/23 Under Contract -- -- --
01/17/2023 01/17/23 For Rent $4,000 -4.8% --
02/01/2022 02/01/22 Rented -- -- --
11/15/2021 11/15/21 For Rent $4,200 +5.0% --
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Off Market $4,000 -- --
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Rent $4,000 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $17,272 $1,491,500 $0 $1,491,500
2024 $16,257 $1,491,500 $0 $1,491,500
2023 $15,255 $1,420,400 $0 $1,420,400
2022 $15,151 $1,392,600 $0 $1,392,600
2021 $14,859 $1,392,600 $0 $1,392,600
2020 $13,932 $1,319,300 $0 $1,319,300
2019 $13,628 $1,293,000 $0 $1,293,000
2018 $12,480 $1,190,800 $0 $1,190,800
2017 $12,123 $1,144,800 $0 $1,144,800
2016 $11,769 $1,069,900 $0 $1,069,900
2015 $11,514 $950,800 $0 $950,800
2014 $10,373 $824,600 $0 $824,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Mark

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Cheryl Mark

    Marsh Properties, Inc.

    (617) 797-5781

    7 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Cheryl Mark
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  • Tim Marsh

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Tim Marsh

    Marsh Properties, Inc.

    (617) 548-7145

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Tim Marsh
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  • Jack Bruneau

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Jack Bruneau

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    (781) 929-7935

    9 Total Sales

    Jack Bruneau
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    KatyaPitts &Team

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (781) 643-0430

    107 Total Sales

    KatyaPitts &Team
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  • Jonathon Curley

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jonathon Curley

    Compass

    (781) 258-7996

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Jonathon Curley
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Andrew Skalaban

    eXp Realty

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73483697

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003252-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

232 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

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