$3,100,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2018

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit PH Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$912/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$3,100 Per Sq Ft

70% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marble Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Central Air
  • Intercom
  • Security Service
  • 3-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of June 2018

One and only! 2nd block of Commonwealth Avenue fully renovated-7th floor Penthouse with iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+ sq. ft. front and rear decks. Fabulous light, 4 exposures. Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen with marble countertops, chef's Viking stainless appliances. Sliding doors leading directly from living room/dining room onto the front deck. Master bedroom with luxurious double sink marble bathroom, heated towel warmer, radiant floor, 2 closets. Second bedroom/office with Queen size Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom with radiant floor, walk-in closet and sliding doors directly onto rear deck. Elevator to 6th Floor. Central A/C, automatic irrigation, in-unit washer/dryer plus 2 exclusive use full size tandem parking spaces. Extraordinary!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Lazarus

Compass Listed on: 06/05/2018

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Gilman

Advisors Living - Newton

Advisors Living - Newton

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

HOA Fees

  • $912 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01276 S:046

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$912 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1825.00
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: PH
  • Unit Level: 7
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse, Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Intercom
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • No Rooms: 4
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1000.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Tandem, Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 100 Amps
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 912.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1487600.00
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 1000.00
  • Page: 168
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:01276 S:046
  • Zoning: 0000

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15590.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3358709

Multi Family

  • No Units: 36

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $2,495,000 0.0% $2,390 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Off Market $2,495,000 -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $2,495,000 -10.7% $2,390 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $2,795,000 -9.8% $2,677 / Sq Ft
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Sold $3,100,000 +69.9% $3,100 / Sq Ft
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 For Sale $1,825,000 0.0% $1,825 / Sq Ft
01/15/2013 01/15/13 Rented $6,300 -3.0% --
12/16/2012 12/16/12 Under Contract -- -- --
10/17/2012 10/17/12 For Rent $6,495 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72339535

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)