NOT LISTED FOR SALE

233 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $600,000 - $637,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 02, 2025

Last sale price $630,000 $900 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,739/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2025

This renovated & oversized garden studio is in a fantastic Back Bay location in a very well maintained, professionally managed, traditional style Back Bay building. This 704 sq foot studio was overhauled with refinished hardwood floors, updated electric panel, newly installed AC mini split, new recessed lighting and updated light fixtures, new gas cooking, brand new dishwasher, newly installed disposal, & brand new tiled kitchen floor, cabinets, & overhang bar with seating that was opened up to the living area. The fireplace has a gas insert, but could be potentially used as a wood burning fireplace (Ask agent for details). The bathroom has been remodeled with new counters, new floors, & gorgeous new wall tiles. To top it off there is private outdoor space, and the laundry is located just outside of the unit. This condo is great for a pied a terre or full time living due to its size and amazing storage boasting 1 oversized double closet and an additional closet. This won’t last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Lake Team

Compass Listed on: 03/25/2025

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Co-Listed By

Craig Lake

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Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Lake Team

Compass Listed on: 03/25/2025

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,724

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 871

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance
  • 10 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03386 S:010,3350884

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,724

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Living Area: 700
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 302
  • Senior Community YN: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03386 S:010,3350884
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 704
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5724

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Ellis L Phillips Fndtn
Bought by
Makhlouf Usama and Makhlouf Diana
Seller's Agent
Craig Lake Team
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Buyer's Agent
Craig Lake Team
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List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-8.56%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$620,049

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,951
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1998
Sold by
Commonwealth Rt and Brown Lewis R
Bought by
Phillips Ellis L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1997
Sold by
Marlbr Back Bay Beacon and Hauyes John J
Bought by
Brown Hagan E and Brown Lewis R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,500
Interest Rate
7.48%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Makhlouf Usama $630,000 --
Makhlouf Usama $630,000 --
Phillips Ellis L $153,000 --
Phillips Ellis L $153,000 --
Brown Hagan E $95,000 --
Brown Hagan E $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brown Hagan E $66,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $630,000 +5.2% $900 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $599,000 -7.7% $856 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $649,000 -5.8% $927 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $689,000 -- $984 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $5,724 $494,300 $0 $494,300
2024 $5,388 $494,300 $0 $494,300
2023 $5,056 $470,800 $0 $470,800
2022 $5,021 $461,500 $0 $461,500
2021 $4,924 $461,500 $0 $461,500
2020 $5,020 $475,400 $0 $475,400
2019 $4,911 $465,900 $0 $465,900
2018 $4,605 $439,400 $0 $439,400
2017 $4,474 $422,500 $0 $422,500
2016 $4,697 $427,000 $0 $427,000
2015 $4,403 $363,600 $0 $363,600
2014 $3,761 $299,000 $0 $299,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Craig Lake Team

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    (917) 655-4160

    5 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Craig Lake Team
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  • Craig Lake

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Craig Lake

    Compass

    (917) 655-4160

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Craig Lake
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73349791

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003386-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

233 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA

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