$535,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2026

386 Commonwealth Ave Unit 61 Boston, MA 02215

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
495 Sq Ft
1890 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2026

$1,081 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • No Units Above
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2026

Price Improvement! Open House Sunday the 12th, 10:00–11:00 AM. Now offered at a newly reduced price, this rarely available top-floor one-bedroom at The Carlyle is your chance to own in the heart of Back Bay. Located in a well-managed elevator building with a boutique feel and just a few residences per floor, this home features hardwood floors, high ceilings, a classic fireplace, and oversized windows showcasing unobstructed views of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The separate kitchen offers a functional layout, while the shared rooftop deck provides panoramic views of Back Bay and Kenmore Square. Common laundry is available in the building. Just steps from Newbury Street, the Charles River Esplanade, Fenway Park, Cambridge, and multiple MBTA transit options, this unbeatable location puts the best of Boston right outside your door. Join us Sunday from 10:00–11:00 AM!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Arel

EVO Real Estate Group, LLC Listed on: 04/08/2026

Co-Listed By

Brian Quijada

EVO Real Estate Group, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

The Goodrich Team

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $626 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 6th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 495 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Utilities

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

Additional Features

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03812 S:032,3362469

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, trash
  • 18 Units
  • Mid-Rise Community

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,665

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$626 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 6
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • MLSPIN_PET_RESTRICTIONS_ALLOW: Other (See Remarks)
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 495
  • Living Area: 495
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN5445
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 626
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03812 S:032,3362469
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • 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: 6665

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $324,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2026 07/31/26 Sold $535,000 0.0% $1,081 / Sq Ft
07/17/2026 07/17/26 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2026 07/06/26 Price Changed $535,000 -6.0% $1,081 / Sq Ft
05/12/2026 05/12/26 Price Changed $569,000 -3.4% $1,149 / Sq Ft
04/08/2026 04/08/26 For Sale $589,000 0.0% $1,190 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Under Contract -- -- --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 For Rent $3,100 0.0% --
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Off Market $3,100 -- --
05/09/2024 05/09/24 For Rent $3,100 +24.2% --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Rented $2,495 0.0% --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Price Changed $2,495 -3.9% $5 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Price Changed $2,595 -3.7% $5 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Rent $2,695 +12.3% --
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
08/25/2018 08/25/18 Price Changed $2,400 -7.7% $5 / Sq Ft
08/07/2018 08/07/18 For Rent $2,600 -- --
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 $6,665 $575,600 $0 $575,600
2024 $6,277 $575,900 $0 $575,900
2023 $5,891 $548,500 $0 $548,500
2022 $5,850 $537,700 $0 $537,700
2021 $5,737 $537,700 $0 $537,700
2020 $5,125 $485,300 $0 $485,300
2019 $5,013 $475,600 $0 $475,600
2018 $4,701 $448,600 $0 $448,600
2017 $4,567 $431,300 $0 $431,300
2016 $4,433 $403,000 $0 $403,000
2015 $4,483 $370,200 $0 $370,200
2014 $4,131 $328,400 $0 $328,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73498517

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003812-000032

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