NOT LISTED FOR SALE

84 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,532,493 - $1,740,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
970 Sq Ft
$358/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 18, 2025

Last sale price $1,720,000 $1,773 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,315/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Beautiful floor through 2 BR plus, 2 BA condominium in a classic Back Bay building with parking! High end kitchen features a Viking stove, Sub Zero fridge and granite countertops with many cabinets. Off of the kitchen is a dining area that flows into the living room overlooking the tree lined Commonwealth Ave mall. Hardwood floors stretch the length of the unit back to the south facing bedrooms, separate from the living area. The primary bedroom has a large bathroom en suite and there is also a second full bath for guests. Adjacent to the bedrooms is a great bonus space, perfect for a home office or a sitting area. Central AC will cool the unit on those warm summer days. Washer & dryer is in unit. Topping off this unit is one tandem parking space behind the building! This amazing location only 2 blocks from the Public Garden, around the corner from the best restaurants & shopping on the famed Newbury St, close to colleges and hospitals; just cannot be beat!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Merriman Barth

Barth Real Estate Listed on: 06/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Olivia Wen Zhao

Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,584

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

HOA Fees

  • $358 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 970 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on fourth floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358645

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, reserve funds
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,584

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$358 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Home Office
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Kitchen Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Fourth Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 970
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 970
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AC1260
  • MAIN SO: AN2056

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 358
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358645
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14584

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Sobel Eitan and Sobel Vered
Bought by
Xia Hongfang and Sun Liming
Seller's Agent
Lisa Merriman Barth
Barth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Olivia Wen Zhao
Blue Ocean Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
7.57%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,661,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$58,127
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.55%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Kelleher Mary A
Bought by
Sobel Eitan and Sobel Vered
Seller's Agent
Edward Sullivan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Frank Carroll Homes Team
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,502,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$97,000
-6.07%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2005
Sold by
Gelhaar Peter E
Bought by
Kelleher Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2000
Sold by
Williams John N
Bought by
Gelhaar Peter E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1998
Sold by
Rosen Barbara A
Bought by
John N Williams Rt and Willams
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Xia Hongfang $1,720,000 --
Sobel Eitan $1,502,000 None Available
Kelleher Mary A $841,500 --
Kelleher Mary A $841,500 --
Gelhaar Peter E $580,000 --
Gelhaar Peter E $580,000 --
John N Williams Rt $325,000 --
John N Williams Rt $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kelleher Mary A $275,000
Previous Owner Gelhaar Peter E $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $1,720,000 +7.6% $1,773 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $1,599,000 0.0% $1,648 / Sq Ft
01/25/2024 01/25/24 Rented $4,800 0.0% --
01/05/2024 01/05/24 For Rent $4,800 0.0% --
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Rented $4,800 0.0% --
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Under Contract -- -- --
10/05/2023 10/05/23 Price Changed $4,800 -3.0% $5 / Sq Ft
09/23/2023 09/23/23 Price Changed $4,950 0.0% $5 / Sq Ft
09/23/2023 09/23/23 For Rent $4,950 -10.0% --
08/27/2023 08/27/23 Off Market $5,500 -- --
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Price Changed $5,500 -2.7% $6 / Sq Ft
07/20/2023 07/20/23 Price Changed $5,650 -5.8% $6 / Sq Ft
07/13/2023 07/13/23 For Rent $6,000 0.0% --
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $1,502,000 -4.6% $1,548 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Price Changed $1,575,000 -1.5% $1,624 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $1,648 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $14,584 $1,259,400 $0 $1,259,400
2024 $13,816 $1,267,500 $0 $1,267,500
2023 $12,964 $1,207,100 $0 $1,207,100
2022 $12,875 $1,183,400 $0 $1,183,400
2021 $12,627 $1,183,400 $0 $1,183,400
2020 $11,313 $1,071,300 $0 $1,071,300
2019 $11,066 $1,049,900 $0 $1,049,900
2018 $10,378 $990,300 $0 $990,300
2017 $10,082 $952,000 $0 $952,000
2016 $9,788 $889,800 $0 $889,800
2015 $10,218 $843,800 $0 $843,800
2014 $9,461 $752,100 $0 $752,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Merriman Barth

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lisa Merriman Barth

    Barth Real Estate

    (617) 304-1082

    7 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Lisa Merriman Barth
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Olivia Wen Zhao

    Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

    (508) 446-5574

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Olivia Wen Zhao
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jessica GRABOW

    The Charles Realty

    (617) 236-0353

    6 Total Sales

    Jessica GRABOW
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  • Edward Sullivan

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Edward Sullivan

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 510-1400

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Edward Sullivan
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  • Owen Tredennick

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Owen Tredennick

    Compass

    (860) 488-0967

    2 Total Sales

    Owen Tredennick
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73386628

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001262-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

84 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

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