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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

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner KRAUSZ FRANK G
Mailing Address 256 COMMONWEALTH AV #2, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,065,300

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,065,300 $1,065,300 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 31, 2017 $760,000 58303/026
Nov 2, 2015 $1,635,000 55264/194
Apr 13, 2015 $669,000 54306/108
May 14, 2012 $9 49498/312
Mar 9, 2010 $395,000 46156/314
Nov 13, 2007 $727,500 42716/098
May 5, 1992 $236,000 17454/059

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 12, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1847154 		Open $10,000
May 12, 2026 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1848642 		Open $2,500
Apr 24, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1842022 		Open $15,000
Jan 30, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1814421 		Open $19,791
Jan 22, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1813017 		Open $215,740
Nov 25, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
VIOL
Application to Correct a Violation
Permit #SF1800537 		Open $35,100
Sep 6, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1519971 		Open $24,000
Sep 6, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1519980 		Open $24,000
Aug 17, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1512999 		Open —
May 12, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1473538 		Closed $11,500
Jun 27, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1349034 		Closed $2,500
Jun 23, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1349659 		Open $2,500
May 18, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1330060 		Open $5,300
May 18, 2022 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1330059 		Open $5,300
Apr 25, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1308168 		Closed $35,225
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,900 1,900 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (81.7% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

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

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
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
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
0.4 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
Rising School Diverse Student Body
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 | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 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
2.0 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
7.0 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
1.4 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
2.4 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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Property History

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🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 6, 2026
$3,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Lochner Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
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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 Data Updated Jan 8, 2026 4:50 PM EST
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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