RENTED JAN 30, 2026

256 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $757,000 - $1,466,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
602 Sq Ft
2.3 Acre Lot

Highlights

  • 99,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Balcony
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of January 2026

FOR RENT - Elegant 1 bedroom on 2nd floor in brownstone located in heart of Back Bay! Soaring ceilings + wood floors + sunny southern exposure with views of the Prudential. Juliet balcony. Renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, full size appliances, tile + granite. Living room with decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases + moldings. Updated bath with jacuzzi + in unit washer/dryer. No smoking. Available now

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Lochner Hurwitz

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline Listed on: 01/06/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Last Renter's Agent

Anthony Enslow

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2.3

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 602 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is near public transit
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759410

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

2.3 Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • 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: 3000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 602
  • Living Area: 602
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759410
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,039,746

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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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
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$490,000 --
$365,000 --
$185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
01/08/2026 01/08/26 Under Contract -- -- --
01/06/2026 01/06/26 For Rent $3,000 +11.1% --
04/10/2017 04/10/17 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
04/04/2017 04/04/17 Under Contract -- -- --
03/31/2017 03/31/17 For Rent $2,700 +8.2% --
05/11/2016 05/11/16 Rented $2,495 -0.2% --
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 For Rent $2,500 +0.2% --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 Rented $2,495 0.0% --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 For Rent $2,495 -- --
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 $9,197 $794,200 $0 $794,200
2024 $7,869 $721,900 $0 $721,900
2023 $7,385 $687,600 $0 $687,600
2022 $8,069 $741,600 $0 $741,600
2021 $7,913 $741,600 $0 $741,600
2020 $7,363 $697,300 $0 $697,300
2019 $7,203 $683,400 $0 $683,400
2018 $6,755 $644,600 $0 $644,600
2017 $6,563 $619,700 $0 $619,700
2016 $6,371 $579,200 $0 $579,200
2015 $6,372 $526,200 $0 $526,200
2014 $5,900 $469,000 $0 $469,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Lochner Hurwitz

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Mary Lochner Hurwitz

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

    (617) 792-3556

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Mary Lochner Hurwitz
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  • Anthony Enslow

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Anthony Enslow

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 233-2783

    14 Total Sales

    Anthony Enslow
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sukanya Bahl

    Venture

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Michael Morrison

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Susan Johnson

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73465672

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003195-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

256 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

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