RENTED JUL 18, 2025

30 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,099,584 - $2,448,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,490 Sq Ft
$1,538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • City View
  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • 4-minute walk to Public Garden

About This Home

As of July 2025

Available June 21st September 21st!Exceptional, short-term rental next to the Boston Public Garden! This beautifully renovated (just 2 years ago) luxury-furnished duplex offers 1,490 SF of elegant living space and a stunning private outdoor escape. Off the main entrance, enjoy a fully equipped office/guest room with a sofa bed and views of the Commonwealth Mall. The main bedroom suite features a queen sleigh bed, cozy seating area, and a spa-like bath with whirlpool tub and bidet. A second full bath offers a steam shower and full laundry. Perfect for entertaining, the home includes a formal dining room, oversized living room with Murphy bed, fireplace, full wet bar, and French doors that open to your own walled garden patio: Lush, green, peaceful, and completely private. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with modern appliances and cookware. Central A/C, sound system, security system, bi-weekly cleaning, and gardening services included. Small dog considered.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jessica Ingram-Bee

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/14/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Laura Hughes

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • 9,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $8,285
  • Property Available on 6/21/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, gas, water, sewer, garden area, furnishings (see remarks)
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358341

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-06-21
  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease,Term of Rental(3)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 8285

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 790
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700
  • Living Area: 1490
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5984

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Garden, Stone Wall
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Garden Area, Furnishings (See Remarks)
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358341
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2009
Sold by
Malmberg Robert P and Berger Mark D
Bought by
Malmberg Robert P
Current Estimated Value
$2,291,396
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
Malmberg Robert P -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Rented $7,500 0.0% --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $7,500 -9.5% $5 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Rent $8,285 +50.6% --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Rented $5,500 0.0% --
05/22/2022 05/22/22 Under Contract -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Rent $5,500 -5.2% --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Rented $5,800 0.0% --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Off Market $5,800 -- --
04/08/2021 04/08/21 For Rent $5,800 -- --
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 $16,797 $1,450,500 $0 $1,450,500
2024 $14,419 $1,322,800 $0 $1,322,800
2023 $13,922 $1,296,300 $0 $1,296,300
2022 $13,967 $1,283,700 $0 $1,283,700
2021 $13,429 $1,258,600 $0 $1,258,600
2020 $12,438 $1,177,800 $0 $1,177,800
2019 $12,050 $1,143,300 $0 $1,143,300
2018 $11,982 $1,143,300 $0 $1,143,300
2017 $11,530 $1,088,800 $0 $1,088,800
2016 $11,517 $1,047,000 $0 $1,047,000
2015 $12,953 $1,069,600 $0 $1,069,600
2014 $12,326 $979,800 $0 $979,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jessica Ingram-Bee

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (303) 960-4154

    29 Total Sales

    Jessica Ingram-Bee
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  • Laura Hughes

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Laura Hughes

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (970) 389-6612

    22 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Laura Hughes
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Susan Zutrau

    Brick & Mortar Northhampton

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  • Jay Balaban

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Jay Balaban

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 293-8932

    44 Total Sales

    Jay Balaban
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73374388

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001213-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

30 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

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