$486,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 42 Boston, MA 02215

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
385 Sq Ft
$461/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,262 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 2-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of May 2025

The Carlyle at 386 Commonwealth Avenue-Rarely available 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with spectacular common roof deck is located in the heart of the city. This unit has hardwood floors, kitchen with granite/stainless appliances and French doors into the separate bedroom. This home is located steps to all the city has to offer including; Newbury St, Kenmore Sq, The Fenway shops/restaurants, Charles River, Whole Foods, T access and more. The building is professionally managed with an elevator and common laundry. The apartment has a tenant through 05/31/2025 @ $2450/month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Doherty

Citylife Real Estate Listed on: 03/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Doherty

Citylife Real Estate Listed on: 03/18/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $461 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 385 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03812 S:022,3362463

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 18 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • The Carlyle Community
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,580

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$461 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 385
  • Living Area: 385
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: NB9350
  • MAIN SO: NB9350

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 461
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03812 S:022,3362463
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 385
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5580

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 18
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Flaherty Gavin and Flaherty Catherine
Bought by
Rcbkhb T T and Rcbkhb Bellemare
Seller's Agent
Brian Doherty
Citylife Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brian Doherty
Citylife Real Estate
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$486,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-2.61%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$504,598

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,598
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2019
Closed on
Oct 28, 2019
Sold by
Latham Timothy and Latham Pauline
Bought by
Flaherty Gavin and Flaherty Catherine
Seller's Agent
Brian Doherty
Citylife Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Abreu
Metro Realty Corp.
Sold Price
$2,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.59%
Original Mortgage
$333,750
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2003
Sold by
Glick Jonathan
Bought by
Latham Timothy and Latham Pauline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,500
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1999
Sold by
Mmg Rt and Glick
Bought by
Glic Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $486,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $486,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $445,000 --
Deed $217,500 --
Deed $217,500 --
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $333,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $167,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $486,000 -2.6% $1,262 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $1,296 / Sq Ft
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
11/06/2019 11/06/19 Under Contract -- -- --
11/02/2019 11/02/19 For Rent $2,350 0.0% --
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $445,000 +3.7% $1,156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2019 09/28/19 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Price Changed $429,000 0.0% $1,114 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 For Sale $429,000 -3.6% $1,114 / Sq Ft
07/23/2019 07/23/19 Off Market $445,000 -- --
07/16/2019 07/16/19 For Sale $459,000 0.0% $1,192 / Sq Ft
07/01/2012 07/01/12 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Under Contract -- -- --
05/08/2012 05/08/12 For Rent $1,750 -- --
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 $5,536 $478,100 $0 $478,100
2024 $5,213 $478,300 $0 $478,300
2023 $4,892 $455,500 $0 $455,500
2022 $4,859 $446,600 $0 $446,600
2021 $4,765 $446,600 $0 $446,600
2020 $4,151 $393,100 $0 $393,100
2019 $4,060 $385,200 $0 $385,200
2018 $3,808 $363,400 $0 $363,400
2017 $3,699 $349,300 $0 $349,300
2016 $3,592 $326,500 $0 $326,500
2015 $3,419 $282,300 $0 $282,300
2014 $3,149 $250,300 $0 $250,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73346836

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003812-000022