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263 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116
$799,000
Est. $5,428/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
664
Sq Ft
$1,203
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
12
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509598 Copied!

About this home

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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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
664 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
6

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 664 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof + Access Rights

Parking

Features Rented, On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9,628
Assessed Value $831,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

263 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 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
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 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
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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.4 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
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
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
May 2, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Pending Sale
May 2, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2026
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: The Walsh Team & Partners Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 2, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Apr 29, 2026 New Listing Added $799,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,203

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $9,628 $831,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,628
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$386
Monthly
Assessed Value
$831,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Walsh Team & Partners
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID TM002577
Office MLS ID M95356
Listing Data Updated May 13, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
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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