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256 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,000
Est. $215/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
602
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
1
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jan 6, 2026 • MLS# 73465672 Copied!

About this home

FOR RENT - Elegant 1 bedroom on 2nd floor in brownstone located in heart of Back Bay! Soaring ceilings + wood floors + sunny southern exposure with views of the Prudential. Juliet balcony. Renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, full size appliances, tile + granite. Living room with decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases + moldings. Updated bath with jacuzzi + in unit washer/dryer. No smoking. Available now

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
602 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 602 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

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Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
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Exterior & Lot

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
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Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

256 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
🎓 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

3 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: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
H

High Schools

3 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C-
Snowden International High School
0.3 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 37.9
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
421 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.3 mi
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95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 6, 2026
$3,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Lochner Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 6, 2026
$3,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Lochner Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 6, 2026 New Listing Added $3,000 —
Jan 6, 2026 New Listing Added $3,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
1 days
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Lochner
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Agent MLS ID BB804796
Office MLS ID AN6199
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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