RENTED AUG 7, 2025

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 45 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $510,784 - $623,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
335 Sq Ft
1850 Built

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Jogging Path
  • 3-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Located at 56 commonwealth U:45, Boston, The second block of Commonwealth Ave by the Public Garden and Newbury Street, steps to Beacon Hill. This attractive property presents a unique residential opportunity within a historic setting. Great studio located on the 4th floor of an elevator building. Separate fully applianced white kitchen with window with room for bar stools, hardwood floors, modlings, sunny, living room with plantation shutters, White full bathroom offers a private and functional area. Common laundry.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group

Compass Listed on: 07/30/2025

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Last Renter's Agent

Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group

Compass Listed on: 07/30/2025

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Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Home Design

  • 335 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Additional Features

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Property is near public transit
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,200
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, laundry facilities
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358690

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1850

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2200

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 335
  • Living Area: 335
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358690
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 335
  • 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
Jul 29, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$572,946

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1998
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
$69,750
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$157,450 --
$93,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Rent $2,200 +29.4% --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Price Changed $1,700 -5.6% $5 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Price Changed $1,800 -4.0% $5 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Price Changed $1,875 -3.8% $6 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Price Changed $1,950 -7.1% $6 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
07/15/2018 07/15/18 Rented $2,100 +7.7% --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Rented $1,950 +2.6% --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Rent $1,900 +5.6% --
12/01/2015 12/01/15 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
11/02/2015 11/02/15 Under Contract -- -- --
10/28/2015 10/28/15 For Rent $1,800 -- --
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 $6,090 $525,900 $0 $525,900
2024 $5,651 $518,400 $0 $518,400
2023 $5,302 $493,700 $0 $493,700
2022 $5,266 $484,000 $0 $484,000
2021 $5,164 $484,000 $0 $484,000
2020 $4,832 $457,600 $0 $457,600
2019 $4,491 $426,100 $0 $426,100
2018 $4,212 $401,900 $0 $401,900
2017 $4,092 $386,400 $0 $386,400
2016 $4,181 $380,100 $0 $380,100
2015 $3,944 $325,700 $0 $325,700
2014 $3,662 $291,100 $0 $291,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brigitte Petrocelli

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brigitte Petrocelli

    Compass

    (617) 803-5249

    3 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Brigitte Petrocelli
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Keith Kuzmin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Andrew Haddad

    Northeast Development & Investment, Inc.

    (508) 889-5962

    6 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Andrew Haddad
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Susan Doig | Sarah Herbert Team

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cort Petrocelli

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73411430

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001276-000025

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 45, Boston, MA

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