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48 Commonwealth # 1B, Boston MA 02216

Boston, MA 02216 • Back Bay
$4,500
Est. $223/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
655
Sq Ft
$7
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
2006
Year Built
14 hours 47 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 15, 2026 • MLS# 73536089 Copied!

About this home

Exquisite and rarely available 1 bed corner unit perfectly placed on the first block of Comm Ave w/ prime location near the Public Garden! Oversized bow windows, unique architectural detail & warm southeasterly sun exposure throughout this Back Bay gem. Stylish corridor leads to a gracious, open-concept kitchen w/ premium Bosch appliances & granite counters. Large living area w/ marvelous wainscotting/millwork, 4 sun-inviting windows w/custom plantation shutters, recess lighting, and gleaming hardwood floors provide thoughtful living and entertaining space. A generously crafted bedroom w/ chair mouldings, abundant closet space, and large westerly facing window. Stylish vanity bath w/ marble rain shower. Complete w/ in-unit washer/dryer, custom closet storage, central air, professional management, elevator, & priority access to formal foyer sitting area w/ ½ bath! Steps to Comm Ave Mall, Newbury/Charles St, and the Pru. Swiftlane entry w/ facial recognition. Available 7/1.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
2006
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
655 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 2006
Living Area 655 sq ft
Lot Size 0 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Electric, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Professional Landscaping, City View(s)
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, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
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Laundry: In Unit
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2006
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

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Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

48 Commonwealth # 1B, Boston MA 02216

Boston, MA 02216

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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
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
UP Academy
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 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
Cathedral High School
0.8 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
2.0 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
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 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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👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 15, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Jun 15, 2026
$4,500
Original listing
Agent: Cam Chesley Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 15, 2026 New Listing Added $4,500

Market Statistics

Time on Market
14 hours 47 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$7

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Cam Chesley
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID CN226680
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jun 15, 2026 5:49 PM 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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