RENTED JUN 23, 2025

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 33 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $520,371 - $713,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
340 Sq Ft
1850 Built

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 5-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Shops
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Park
  • 3-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

The desirable Back Bay location highlights this furnished, move-in-ready, updated studio home. Easy move-in with a kitchen/linens-ready unit. This appealing unit has a quartz breakfast counter and updated appliance kitchen that includes a dishwasher, microwave, built-in Murphy bed with bureau space, a spacious wardrobe closet, a tiled bath, shower/w tub, and a large coat/storage closet. Includes mounted TV. This is a professionally maintained and managed building. It offers a fob entry, a lobby for package delivery, and a common laundry. An elevator building with trash and recycling bins. Enjoy the one-block walk to Boston Public Gardens, Newbury St, and walking distance to all the city has to offer. A convenient area close to the train/bus/T, hospitals, universities, Harvard, MiT, Suffolk, and Charles River. Available 8/1

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary McGaughey

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 06/02/2025

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Paula Hennessy

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1850

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 340 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, furnishings (see remarks), laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4758912

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1850

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-08-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(1 Year),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1850

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 340
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 340
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • MAIN SO: A95532

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront Features: Unknown To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Oil, Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Furnishings (See Remarks), Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4758912
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$593,093

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
7.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$281,500 --
$265,000 --
$155,000 --
$70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $139,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Rent $2,350 +23.7% --
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Rented -- -- --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/13/2021 07/13/21 For Rent $1,900 +8.6% --
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
09/19/2020 09/19/20 Under Contract -- -- --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 For Rent $1,750 -10.3% --
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/01/2018 07/01/18 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Off Market $1,950 -- --
06/24/2018 06/24/18 For Rent $1,950 -- --
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 $5,556 $479,800 $0 $479,800
2024 $5,147 $472,200 $0 $472,200
2023 $4,830 $449,700 $0 $449,700
2022 $4,797 $440,900 $0 $440,900
2021 $5,119 $479,800 $0 $479,800
2020 $4,764 $451,100 $0 $451,100
2019 $4,427 $420,000 $0 $420,000
2018 $4,152 $396,200 $0 $396,200
2017 $4,034 $380,900 $0 $380,900
2016 $4,122 $374,700 $0 $374,700
2015 $3,812 $314,800 $0 $314,800
2014 $3,540 $281,400 $0 $281,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Mary McGaughey

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 827-1681

    9 Total Sales

    Mary McGaughey
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  • Paula Hennessy

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Paula Hennessy

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (508) 274-0672

    20 Total Sales

    Paula Hennessy
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jessica Mulder

    Amo Realty - Boston City Properties

    (484) 942-9462

    14 Total Sales

    Jessica Mulder
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Catherine Edwards

    Wilson Group Realty, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73383568

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001276-000018

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 33, Boston, MA

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