RENTED JUN 25, 2025

391 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $527,312 - $611,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
381 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 27, 2014

Last sale price $334,375 $878 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,461/month

About This Home

As of June 2025

Bright and sunny penthouse studio available fully furnished, with flexible lease terms. This cozy residence features gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, built in shelving, and lots of storage. All utilities included, and free laundry in basement. This apartment comes fully furnished, nothing to do but move right in! Owner will entertain anything from 3-12+ months.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brandon Foley

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/07/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Brandon Foley

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/07/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,931

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Home Design

  • 381 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 5th floor

Additional Features

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,600
  • Property Available on 6/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity
  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03827 S:010,3361772

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,931

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-06-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(3-12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2600

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 381
  • Living Area: 381
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03827 S:010,3361772
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2014
Closed on
Aug 27, 2014
Sold by
391 Commonwealth Avenu
Bought by
Frey Allison L and Frey Alan B
Seller's Agent
Stivaletta Team
The Agency Boston
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Foley
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$324,000
Sold Price
$334,375
Premium/Discount to List
$10,375
3.2%
Current Estimated Value
$563,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,203
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$317,656
Outstanding Balance
$243,187
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$320,391

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Shi Cindy C and Shi John J
Bought by
Shi Kaity

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2009
Sold by
Bezdek Lucy
Bought by
Shi Cindy C and Shi John J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2004
Sold by
Arena Marisa D and Arena Charles M
Bought by
Bezdek Lucy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2004
Sold by
Arena Michael C and Arena Marisa D
Bought by
Arena Charles M and Arena Marisa D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2001
Sold by
Sanger Duncan E
Bought by
Arena Charles M and Arena Marisa D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1998
Sold by
Commonwealth Ave Rt391 and Taylor Norman J
Bought by
Sanger Duncan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,850
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Frey Allison L $334,375 --
Shi Kaity -- --
Shi Cindy C $260,000 --
Bezdek Lucy $245,900 --
Arena Charles M -- --
Arena Charles M $199,000 --
Sanger Duncan E $112,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Frey Allison L $317,656
Previous Owner Sanger Duncan E $106,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $2,650 -1.9% $7 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Rent $2,700 +3.8% --
11/25/2023 11/25/23 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Under Contract -- -- --
10/29/2023 10/29/23 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
10/23/2022 10/23/22 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
10/10/2022 10/10/22 Under Contract -- -- --
10/05/2022 10/05/22 For Rent $2,600 +8.3% --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 Sold $334,375 +3.2% $878 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2014 07/05/14 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2014 06/25/14 For Sale $324,000 -- $850 / Sq Ft
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 $5,931 $512,200 $0 $512,200
2024 $5,585 $512,400 $0 $512,400
2023 $5,241 $488,000 $0 $488,000
2022 $5,205 $478,400 $0 $478,400
2021 $5,105 $478,400 $0 $478,400
2020 $4,359 $412,800 $0 $412,800
2019 $4,263 $404,500 $0 $404,500
2018 $3,999 $381,600 $0 $381,600
2017 $3,884 $366,800 $0 $366,800
2016 $3,771 $342,800 $0 $342,800
2015 $3,388 $279,800 $0 $279,800
2014 $2,924 $232,400 $0 $232,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Brandon Foley

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

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  • Erin Crowley

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Erin Crowley

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (781) 291-6132

    10 Total Sales

    Erin Crowley
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  • Ilya Cobi

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ilya Cobi

    William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

    (617) 943-6503

    3 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Ilya Cobi
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Stivaletta Team

    The Agency Boston

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73371134

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003827-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

391 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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