$799,000
OPEN SUN 11AM - 1PM

405 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02215

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,652/month

1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$1,065 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

Fully renovated 1BR • Private patio entrances Renovated one-bedroom condominium on the first floor of an 1890 brick mansion on tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue in Best Back Bay.Area - In a Magnificent Mansion. The open floor plan connects a dining and living area with high ceilings, oversized bow windows, a decorative fireplace with mantel, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors. The renovated granite kitchen is fully applianced with range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator, plus a sunny window and ample counter and cabinet space.. A wonderful renovated tile and stone bath features a glass walk-in shower, the bedroom offers hardwood beneath carpet with generous closet space, and the in-unit combination washer/dryer is a time saver and included. The home has two separate entrances, from Commonwealth Avenue and from Marlborough Street, opening to a gated, brick-paved private patio (approx. 180 SF). The professionally managed 10-unit building also offers common laundry. Hynes Convention Center Station (Green Line) is approx. 0.3 mi and Kenmore Station approx. 0.5 mi, with the Commonwealth Avenue Mall at the door, Newbury Street approx. 0.1 mi, and the Charles River Esplanade approx. 0.3 mi. Garage or outdoor Rental parking is available in the area, and the home is currently tenant-occupied with a lease through 8/31/2026. THIS ONE HAS IT ALL AND MORE!!! Not to be missed.

Listing Agent

Robb Cohen Team

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 07/23/2026

Engel & Volkers Boston

Co-Listing Agent

Robert Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston

Co-Listing Agent

Norma Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston

Co-Listing Agent

Scott Paskerian

Engel & Volkers Boston

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $619 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Rented or Permit Required

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a beach
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03833 S:004,3361786

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 10 Units
  • Mid-Rise Community
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,307

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$619 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: Yes
  • MLSPIN_PET_RESTRICTIONS_ALLOW: Cats Only, Pets Negotiable
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Walkout,Garden)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 750
  • Living Area: 750
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2593

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Block
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, River, Direct Access, Walk to, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 618.69
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, 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, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03833 S:004,3361786
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 750
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8307

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $8,307 $717,400 $0 $717,400
2024 $7,825 $717,900 $0 $717,900
2023 $7,343 $683,700 $0 $683,700
2022 $7,293 $670,300 $0 $670,300
2021 $6,865 $643,400 $0 $643,400
2020 $6,661 $630,800 $0 $630,800
2019 $6,516 $618,200 $0 $618,200
2018 $6,111 $583,100 $0 $583,100
2017 $5,937 $560,600 $0 $560,600
2016 $5,763 $523,900 $0 $523,900
2015 $5,778 $477,100 $0 $477,100
2014 $5,372 $427,000 $0 $427,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/23/2026 07/23/26 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $1,065 / Sq Ft
06/06/2026 06/06/26 Off Market $3,200 -- --
05/05/2026 05/05/26 For Rent $3,200 -7.2% --
07/01/2023 07/01/23 Rented $3,450 0.0% --
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/07/2023 04/07/23 For Rent $3,450 +4.5% --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $3,300 +3.1% --
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Price Changed $3,200 -1.5% $4 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Price Changed $3,250 -5.8% $4 / Sq Ft
07/15/2022 07/15/22 For Rent $3,450 0.0% --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $880 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2021 01/13/21 For Sale $650,000 +27.5% $867 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Sold $510,000 -5.4% $702 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2013 08/27/13 For Sale $539,000 0.0% $741 / Sq Ft
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/31/2012 07/31/12 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
03/28/2012 03/28/12 For Rent $2,500 -- --
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $660,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $510,000 --
Deed $454,000 --
Deed $140,000 --
Deed $142,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $594,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $336,976 Unknown
Previous Owner $382,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 73554376

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APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003833-000004

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