Beautiful 1-bedroom penthouse in ideal Back Bay location with PRIVATE roof deck boasting incredible panoramic views of Boston's Back Bay, the Charles River, State house and uninterrupted views of the 4th of July fireworks. Located on Commonwealth between Fairfield and Gloucester St, this unit features an open kitchen and living room with high ceilings throughout. Renovated bathroom with new tub and tile surround. The updated kitchen has white, solid wood cabinets, black granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood floors have been refinished with a gorgeous dark wood stain. The living room and bedroom include tall built-in bookcases and a large walk-in closet. There is an in-unit washer/dryer combo as well as shared laundry in the basement. Private storage closet, common storage and bike storage in the basement. This unit is on the 5th floor of a walk-up, there is no elevator, the views are worth the walk!
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $0 | $791,800 | $791,800 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | $995,000 | 67516/136 |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $1 | 66734/202 |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $1,010,000 | 58116/256 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | $840,000 | 56598/070 |
| Sep 3, 2013 | $522,500 | 52058/347 |
| May 4, 2012 | $1,327,000 | 49464/212 |
| Dec 31, 1993 | $190,000 | 18780/133 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1448722
|
Closed | $6,900 |
| Dec 22, 2022 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1423560
|
Open | $1,895 |
| Jul 15, 2022 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1361058
|
Closed | $5,000 |
| Jun 27, 2022 |
Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1347858
|
Open | $5,500 |
| Jun 2, 2022 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1343060
|
Closed | $69,303 |
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year built | 1,880 | 1,880 | ✓ |
263 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
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| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 05/02/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 04/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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