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230 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$10,995,000
Est. $58,939/month
11
Beds
11
Baths
7,040
Sq Ft
$1,562
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1900
Year Built
4
Parking
5-9 Family
Type
122
Days on Market
Active Listed Mar 9, 2026 • MLS# 73484360 Copied! • Updated Jun 5, 2026

About this home

Ideally positioned along the iconic Commonwealth Ave Mall, this picturesque 7-unit brownstone is appealing to investors & end-users alike. The building's unique layout presents opportunity for an owner occupant who wants the benefit of income producing units.The private elevator delivers you to the dramatic penthouse- 3 levels of living, complete with 3 beds, 3 baths, 3 kitchens & 3 outdoor spaces. The private roof deck affords glorious city views, a grill, and an outdoor kitchen. Appreciate stately fireplaces, grand ceiling height, and ornate period details throughout the entirety of the building. Each unit offers its own element of original Back Bay charm. The basement level offers an office/gym space and common laundry room. Four off street parking are included. Central a/c in penthouse. Separate electrical meters. . Rent roll, o//e, unit descriptions attached

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 5, 2026
New showing requirements
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 16, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 9, 2026
$10,995,000
Original listing
Agent: The Annette Given Team Office: The Charles Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $37,711 $3,256,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$37,711
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$3,256,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5-9 Family
Year Built 1900
Living Area 7,040 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 11
Total Rooms 25

Investment Metrics

Units 7
Unit 1 Rent $2,900/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent $2,800/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent $2,900/mo · Y
Unit 4 Rent $3,200/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent $11,800/mo
Gross Income $564,000
Net Operating Income $463,629
Operating Expenses $100,371
Cap Rate 4.22%
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 8
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Laundry Room, Office/den
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $37,711
Assessed Value $3,256,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Pics Are Of Owners Ph & Samples Of Other Units. Buyer To Do Own Due Diligence. See Attachments For O/e And Rent Roll. Gross Revenue Is 564k. 2025 Expenses 100371 Net Revenue 463629
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 88 days

Property Overview

Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
11
Full Bathrooms
11
Living Area
7,040 sq ft
Total Rooms
25
Stories
7
Levels
7

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Granite, Other
Stories: 7

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
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
Kingsley Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 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
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
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
0.8 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
2.0 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
2.2 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
1.4 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
2.3 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
2.4 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
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 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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230 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Annette Given Team
Listing Office The Charles Realty
Office Phone 617-236-0353
Agent MLS ID TM318173
Office MLS ID BB9906
Listing Data Updated Jun 5, 2026 12:21 PM EDT
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