RENTED MAY 1, 2025

86 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
22.96 Acres

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Copley Station
  • No HOA
  • 999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 1-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Prime Back Bay location! This lovely south-facing 1 bed / 1 bath penthouse can be delivered unfurnished or furnished and is available for short-term or long-term, and includes heat + hot water. This updated home offers A/C, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, and a renovated kitchen + bathroom! Enjoy all that Boston has to offer, with a 99/100 walking score - shopping, restaurants, museums, parks, and more, right outside your door! Direct access parking available for additional $300/month.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Paul Whaley

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 03/13/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

Kimberly Bavis

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Paul Whaley

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 03/13/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 22.96

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,850
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, gas, water, sewer, snow removal, furnishings (see remarks)
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358641

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(3+)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3850

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 800
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Furnishings (See Remarks)
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358641
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Rented $3,850 0.0% --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Rent $3,850 +1.3% --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Rented $3,800 +8.6% --
08/10/2023 08/10/23 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
03/30/2023 03/30/23 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Under Contract -- -- --
03/05/2023 03/05/23 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Under Contract -- -- --
02/20/2023 02/20/23 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Rented $3,500 +6.1% --
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Price Changed $3,300 -5.7% $5 / Sq Ft
09/08/2020 09/08/20 For Rent $3,500 -2.8% --
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Under Contract -- -- --
11/15/2019 11/15/19 For Rent $3,600 -2.7% --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Rented $3,700 +5.7% --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Under Contract -- -- --
02/11/2019 02/11/19 For Rent $3,500 -7.9% --
01/09/2019 01/09/19 Rented $3,800 +5.6% --
01/09/2019 01/09/19 Under Contract -- -- --
12/12/2018 12/12/18 For Rent $3,600 +12.5% --
10/18/2017 10/18/17 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
09/28/2017 09/28/17 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
06/14/2014 06/14/14 Rented $3,200 -11.1% --
06/14/2014 06/14/14 For Rent $3,600 -- --
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 $35,143 $3,034,800 $1,154,500 $1,880,300
2024 $33,922 $3,112,100 $1,154,500 $1,957,600
2023 $34,275 $3,191,300 $1,154,500 $2,036,800
2022 $33,794 $3,106,100 $1,154,500 $1,951,600
2021 $33,407 $3,130,900 $1,048,900 $2,082,000
2020 $32,249 $3,053,900 $1,048,900 $2,005,000
2019 $31,420 $2,981,000 $1,048,900 $1,932,100
2018 $29,931 $2,856,000 $999,500 $1,856,500
2017 $29,483 $2,784,000 $953,300 $1,830,700
2016 $28,738 $2,612,500 $884,000 $1,728,500
2015 $28,907 $2,387,000 $788,300 $1,598,700
2014 $27,349 $2,174,000 $692,700 $1,481,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73345158

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS W:05 P:01261 S:000