$650,000
OPEN SUN 11AM - 12PM

40 Commonwealth Ave Unit A Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,150/month

Total Views 3,317
-- Bed
1 Bath
445 Sq Ft
$1,461 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

Sunny, stylish and quiet studio in mint, move-in condition on Boston's best block -- Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley streets. This meticulously maintained and ideally-located home features a beautiful new custom kitchen, new stainless-steel appliances. and an updated bath. The living area has high ceilings, new windows and hardwood floors, plus thoughtfully-designed custom closets direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio. This exceptional building is pet friendly and professionally managed with a high owner occupancy rate and a low condominium fee. Amazing Back Bay location with the best of Boston right outside the front door: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, the Esplanade and the South End and Beacon Hill. A wonderful city home.

Listing Agent

Christine Mcconville

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/19/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $240 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Garden Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 445 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bps Elementary School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358327

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 10 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Community Garden
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,729

Year Built

Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$240 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Back,Ground,Walkout,Courtyard)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Basement
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Storage
  • Basement: N
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 445
  • Living Area: 445
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: BOS
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 240
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358327
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5729

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bps

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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 $5,729 $494,700 $0 $494,700
2024 $5,087 $466,700 $0 $466,700
2023 $4,912 $457,400 $0 $457,400
2022 $4,928 $452,900 $0 $452,900
2021 $4,739 $444,100 $0 $444,100
2020 $4,905 $464,500 $0 $464,500
2019 $4,751 $450,800 $0 $450,800
2018 $4,724 $450,800 $0 $450,800
2017 $4,842 $457,200 $0 $457,200
2016 $4,657 $423,400 $0 $423,400
2015 $4,707 $388,700 $0 $388,700
2014 $4,130 $328,300 $0 $328,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/21/2025 11/21/25 For Sale $650,000 0.0% $1,461 / Sq Ft
11/08/2025 11/08/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $650,000 +35.4% $1,461 / Sq Ft
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Sold $480,000 -2.0% $1,079 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2016 07/01/16 For Sale $489,900 0.0% $1,101 / Sq Ft
06/18/2016 06/18/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Price Changed $489,900 -3.8% $1,101 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 For Sale $509,000 -- $1,144 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $495,000 --
Not Resolvable $480,000 --
Deed $313,000 --
Deed $313,000 --
Deed $264,500 --
Deed $135,000 --
Deed $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $396,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $432,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $211,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $98,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $103,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73433434

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001208-000002