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40 Commonwealth Ave # A, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$650,000
Est. $4,204/month
1
Baths
445
Sq Ft
$1,461
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
155
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 19, 2025 • MLS# 73433434 Copied!

About this home

Sunny, stylish retreat on Boston best’s block features quintessential Back Bay charm coupled with easy access to Logan Airport, the Amtrak Station and the MBTA. Move right in to this meticulously-maintained home — with its new custom kitchen and closets, updated bath and direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio — and start enjoying the best of Boston: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, The 'Quin House and the Esplanade. A wonderful in-city spot for the busy executive — or a coveted private space for a Boston family that needs an extra room for guests or home-away-from-home office. Low monthly condo fee and located in a very desirable building.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
445 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 445 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,729
Assessed Value $494,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Garden, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

40 Commonwealth Ave # A, 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

3 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Commonwealth School
0.3 mi
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.3 mi
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
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $477
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $240/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2025
$650,000
Original listing
Agent: Christine McConville Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2025
$650,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 19, 2025 New Listing Added $650,000
Sep 19, 2025 New Listing Added $650,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
155 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,461

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,729 $494,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,729
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$240
Monthly
Assessed Value
$494,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine McConville
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID CN205292
Office MLS ID AN6192
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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