RENTED SEP 26, 2025

60 Commonwealth Ave Unit 7 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,107,357

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
1867 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 9, 2015

Last sale price $1,750,000 $1,167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,096 / mo

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 5-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Jogging Path
  • 2-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of September 2025

Rarely available sunny penthouse spanning the entire top floor of a professionally-managed building on the 2nd block of Comm Ave. Enjoy elegant details, traditional finishes & a spacious 3 bed 2 bath layout. The extra-high ceilings, central sky-light, living room fireplace, & bay windows overlooking the Comm Ave Mall all add to the luxurious & timeless sophistication of this home. Additional amenities include in-unit laundry, a direct access garage parking space, and extra storage. Be situated in one of the city's most sought-after and convenient locations, 1 block from the Boston Public Garden, Newbury Street, and plenty of top restaurants & shops. It can be partially furnished.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Siu Fu Lau Team

Compass Listed on: 08/06/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Chad Flahive

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Robert Adams

Kingston Real Estate & Management

Kingston Real Estate & Management

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1867

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $9,200
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes hot water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01274 S:014,3358680

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1867

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 9200

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1867
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Living Area: 1500
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN7396

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Rent Includes: Hot Water
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:01274 S:014,3358680
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Kim Asher
Bought by
Yu Hui
Current Estimated Value
$3,107,357

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Jan 9, 2015
Sold by
Leeshore Realty Llc
Bought by
Kim Asher
Seller's Agent
William Loring
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2009
Sold by
Cort Jeanine
Bought by
Leeshore Rlty Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1998
Sold by
Hoffman James P
Bought by
Gallivan Maryann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$519,200
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1994
Sold by
Apstein Michael D and Mcmeekan Dee B
Bought by
Sugar Alexander M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Yu Hui $1,830,000 --
Kim Asher $1,750,000 --
Leeshore Rlty Llc $1,220,000 --
Leeshore Rlty Llc $1,220,000 --
Gallivan Maryann $649,000 --
Sugar Alexander M $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sugar Alexander M $519,200
Previous Owner Sugar Alexander M $91,000
Previous Owner Sugar Alexander M $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Rented $9,200 0.0% --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Rent $9,200 +17.9% --
01/01/2024 01/01/24 Rented $7,800 0.0% --
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Under Contract -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Price Changed $7,800 -11.4% $5 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Price Changed $8,800 -4.3% $6 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Price Changed $9,200 -8.0% $6 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 For Rent $10,000 0.0% --
01/09/2015 01/09/15 Sold $1,750,000 0.0% $1,241 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/09/2014 12/09/14 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2014 11/22/14 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
10/22/2014 10/22/14 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $1,277 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $19,454 $1,680,000 $0 $1,680,000
2024 $9,963 $914,000 $0 $914,000
2023 $9,349 $870,500 $0 $870,500
2022 $9,285 $853,400 $0 $853,400
2021 $9,106 $853,400 $0 $853,400
2020 $8,975 $849,900 $0 $849,900
2019 $8,779 $832,900 $0 $832,900
2018 $8,233 $785,600 $0 $785,600
2017 $7,999 $755,300 $0 $755,300
2016 $8,518 $774,400 $0 $774,400
2015 $8,346 $689,200 $0 $689,200
2014 $7,728 $614,300 $0 $614,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73414428

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001274-000014

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