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174 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$849,000
Est. $5,992/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
975
Sq Ft
$871
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
4
Days on Market
Pending Listed Mar 26, 2026 • MLS# 73492457 Copied!

About this home

This Comm Ave duplex is ready to welcome its new owner for the first time in over 40 years.The parlor level is home to an open kitchen/living room with oversized, rear facing windows, an ornate fireplace and mantle flanked by impressive built-ins, and a bedroom room perfect for an office or guest area. A half bath also resides on the upper floor. The garden level is comprised of a generous bedroom with plenty of closets, a full bath, and a flex space that offers a variety of uses- dressing room, office, walk-in closet, nursery. Two floor to ceiling windows and a glass door overlook the private fenced in patio. Laundry is common, and directly accessed from the bedroom. There is potential for a buyer to add an in-unit w/d. Central a/c is individual to the unit while the condo fee includes the heat and hot water. This property belongs to a 7-unit, self-managed, pet-friendly association. Unit is rented thru 7/31/26 for $3850 Best and final offers due Tuesday March 31st at 3pm

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MCCLEAN SARAH
Mailing Address 174 COMMONWEALTH AV #10, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $579,400

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $579,400 $579,400 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 31, 2022 $9 67101/150
Apr 7, 2003 $665,000 31074/326
Sep 19, 2001 $300,000 27066/058
Sep 4, 2001 $9 26990/052

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Aug 12, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1762166 		Open $32,000
Aug 22, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #ALT1609031 		Closed —
May 14, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1587613 		Closed $25,000
Apr 4, 2024 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1587618 		Closed $25,000
Mar 22, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1308386 		Closed $5,500
Feb 28, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1298720 		Closed $5,000
Jan 26, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1260660 		Closed $70,580
Jun 18, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1209941 		Open $5,433
Jun 18, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1210329 		Open $1,871
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,880 1,880 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (89.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
975 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 975 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Individual
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $12,097
Assessed Value $966,900

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

174 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.8 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property Timeline

⏳
Pending Sale
Mar 31, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 26, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: The Annette Given Team Office: The Charles Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 26, 2026 New Listing Added $849,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$871

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $12,097 $966,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,097
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$491
Monthly
Assessed Value
$966,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Annette Given Team
Listing Office The Charles Realty
Agent MLS ID TM318173
Office MLS ID BB9906
Listing Data Updated May 31, 2026 12:47 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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