$850,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2026

263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
664 Sq Ft
1880 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 15, 2026

$1,280 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Deck
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2026

Beautiful 1-bedroom penthouse in ideal Back Bay location with PRIVATE roof deck boasting incredible panoramic views of Boston's Back Bay, the Charles River, State house and uninterrupted views of the 4th of July fireworks. Located on Commonwealth between Fairfield and Gloucester St, this unit features an open kitchen and living room with high ceilings throughout. Renovated bathroom with new tub and tile surround. The updated kitchen has white, solid wood cabinets, black granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood floors have been refinished with a gorgeous dark wood stain. The living room and bedroom include tall built-in bookcases and a large walk-in closet. There is an in-unit washer/dryer combo as well as shared laundry in the basement. Private storage closet, common storage and bike storage in the basement. This unit is on the 5th floor of a walk-up, there is no elevator, the views are worth the walk!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Walsh Team And Partners

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 04/29/2026

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Co-Listed By

Caitlin Brady

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Crawford

Real Broker MA, LLC

Real Broker MA, LLC

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

HOA Fees

  • $386 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 6th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 664 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350053

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, sewer, insurance, trash
  • 8 Units
  • Mid-Rise Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,628

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$386 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 6
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 664
  • Living Area: 664
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • MAIN SO: AN4866

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 385.98
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350053
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9628

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,200
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1989
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1988
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Deed $522,500 --
Deed -- --
Deed $430,000 --
Warranty Deed $350,000 --
Deed $197,000 --
Deed $183,500 --
Deed $212,500 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $374,375 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $402,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $409,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Closed $313,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $317,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2026 07/15/26 Sold $850,000 +6.4% $1,280 / Sq Ft
05/02/2026 05/02/26 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2026 04/29/26 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $1,203 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
03/09/2023 03/09/23 Under Contract -- -- --
03/06/2023 03/06/23 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $9,628 $831,400 $0 $831,400
2024 $9,062 $831,400 $0 $831,400
2023 $8,504 $791,800 $0 $791,800
2022 $8,446 $776,300 $0 $776,300
2021 $8,283 $776,300 $0 $776,300
2020 $8,258 $782,000 $0 $782,000
2019 $8,078 $766,400 $0 $766,400
2018 $7,576 $722,900 $0 $722,900
2017 $7,360 $695,000 $0 $695,000
2016 $7,145 $649,500 $0 $649,500
2015 $6,721 $555,000 $0 $555,000
2014 $6,255 $497,200 $0 $497,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73509598

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003400-000016

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