$7,875,000

36 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $51,857/month

Total Views 2,184
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,565 Sq Ft
$2,209 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Custom Closet System
  • City View
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Public Garden

About This Home

Only half a block from the Public Garden on Commonwealth Avenue’s magnificent leafy boulevard, this elegant triplex is on an impressive stretch of historic homes in one of Back Bay’s finest locations. Featuring 2 direct-access garage spaces, a private deck, garden terrace and elevator access on all levels, this thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom home suits today’s way of living while reflecting its beautiful Back Bay character in a fresh, clean timeless style. There are high ceilings and gracious embellishments. A columned fireplace highlights the sunny bay-windowed living room flowing openly into the dining room with exquisite cabinetry. The airy dine-in chef’s kitchen overlooks the avenue’s trees. The alluring primary suite admires leafy avenue views from the light-infused sitting bay and also features an elaborate decorative fireplace, dressing room and luxe marble bath. Custom-fitted, the bedroom/library has a vaulted marble bath. Versatile bedroom/gym and family room/bedroom.

Listing Agent

George Ballantyne

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/21/2026

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $76,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 3,565 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $2,817 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • City Views
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 110 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01210 S:002,4758893

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$76,072

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

3,565 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$2,817 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, 1/4 Bath, Bathroom, Elevator
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Tray Ceiling(s), Window Seat
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3149
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 416
  • Living Area: 3565
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s), Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Assigned, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2817.17
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:01210 S:002,4758893
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3565
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 76072

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

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Source: Public Records

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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 $76,072 $6,569,300 $0 $6,569,300
2024 $68,118 $6,249,400 $0 $6,249,400
2023 $65,777 $6,124,500 $0 $6,124,500
2022 $65,988 $6,065,100 $0 $6,065,100
2021 $63,446 $5,946,200 $0 $5,946,200
2020 $60,771 $5,754,800 $0 $5,754,800
2019 $58,876 $5,586,000 $0 $5,586,000
2018 $58,541 $5,586,000 $0 $5,586,000
2017 $52,247 $4,933,594 $0 $4,933,594
2016 $52,182 $4,743,840 $0 $4,743,840
2015 $47,873 $3,953,200 $0 $3,953,200
2014 $46,868 $3,725,600 $0 $3,725,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $7,875,000 +21.2% $2,209 / Sq Ft
09/16/2021 09/16/21 Sold $6,500,000 -5.8% $1,823 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/22/2021 06/22/21 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Price Changed $6,900,000 -8.0% $1,935 / Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Price Changed $7,499,000 -6.1% $2,104 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 For Sale $7,990,000 +6.5% $2,241 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $7,500,000 -6.2% $2,104 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2016 02/16/16 For Sale $7,995,000 -- $2,243 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $6,500,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $7,500,000 --
Deed $4,560,000 --
Deed $4,560,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $4,150,000 --
Deed $2,880,000 --
Deed $1,300,000 --
Deed $950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $4,250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,642,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73504580

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001210-000002

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