250 Commonwealth Ave. # 17, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$4,350/mo
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About this home
New York-style elevator building in the heart of Back Bay with fabulous common roof deck. Front-facing two-bedroom condominium unit on a high floor with a sensible floor plan having 1000+ sq. ft. A gracious entry foyer, elegant living room with decorative fireplace sunny exposure and views of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, built-in shelving and wood floors throughout. Bath and a half. No pets. Professionally managed building. Common laundry. Heat & Hot Water inc. Available 12/1 possibly earlier.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Oct 9, 2026
$4,350
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Govern
Office: James G. Fay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $4,350 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
1,045 sq ft
Lot Size
0.00
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Rental Details
Available
Dec 1, 2016
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
Required
First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
Elevator
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
Pos Sooner
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
17
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,045 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Elevator
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Oil
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#325 of 352
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 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
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.0 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
250 Commonwealth Ave. # 17, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Joseph Govern
Listing Office
James G. Fay
Office Phone
617-742-3787
Agent MLS ID
BB921560
Office MLS ID
AN9724
Listing Data Updated
Oct 8, 2026 9:04 PM EDT
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