50 Commonwealth Avenue # 505, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$1,025,000

Est. $7,050/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

860

Sq Ft

$1,192

Price/Sq Ft

1900

Year Built

Condominium

Type

320

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$170,000 Listed Jul 18, 2025 • MLS# 73406649 Copied!

About this home

Steps from the Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, this gracious oversized one bedroom offers the living space of many two bedrooms in a prime Back Bay location! 50 Commonwealth Avenue is a sought-after address...a New York style elevator building with stunning common roof deck and resident superintendent. Southern exposure provides wonderful light and views of the historic Tiffany stained glass windows at the Church of the Covenant at the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets. Living room easily accommodates living room seating as well as a formal dining room area. Kitchen with gas cooking and breakfast area with space for bistro table in front of window. Hardwood floors and handsome detail throughout. Bedroom will easily accommodate a king-size bed...a rarity in city bedrooms. Common laundry room and bike storage. BUILDING REGULATIONS PROHIBIT TENANTS FROM HAVING PETS.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 50 COMM REALTY LLC

Mailing Address 184 COMMONWEALTH AVE UNIT 10, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 358

Description N/A

Tax Information

Assessed Value $711,900

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$0	$711,900	$711,900	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Dec 3, 2021	$1,450,000	66790/310
Sep 10, 2021	$2,700,000	66261/143
Dec 3, 2020	$10	64301/198
Oct 29, 2020	$1,525,000	64061/70
Aug 25, 2020	$1,425,000	63630/69
Feb 18, 2020	$1,728,750	63585/74
Dec 26, 2019	$10	62309/247
Nov 26, 2019	$100	62132/192
Oct 28, 2019	$1,260,000	61964/176
Aug 8, 2019	$1,021,250	61557/64

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Mar 12, 2026	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1827005	Open	$5,000
Jan 29, 2026	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1816869	Open	$10,000
Nov 18, 2025	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1798490	Open	$689,012
Oct 15, 2025	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1788019	Open	$7,000
Sep 11, 2025	Electrical Fire Alarms FA Fire Alarm Permit #EFA1774127	Open	$10,000
Jul 2, 2025	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1734361	Closed	$2,000
Jun 3, 2025	Electrical Fire Alarms FA Fire Alarm Permit #EFA1728646	Closed	$3,600
May 21, 2025	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1719656	Closed	$21,000
Apr 30, 2025	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1715012	Open	$5,000
Mar 21, 2025	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1701013	Closed	$500
Mar 21, 2025	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1701010	Closed	$6,000
Feb 27, 2025	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1691214	Closed	$4,000
Feb 12, 2025	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1691235	Closed	$75,000
Feb 11, 2025	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1690888	Closed	$10,000
Jan 27, 2025	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1686623	Closed	$58,394
Dec 20, 2024	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1679481	Open	$139,340
Sep 27, 2024	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1655098	Open	$1,000
Mar 1, 2024	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1574698	Open	$180
May 3, 2023	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1467062	Closed	$7,000
Apr 28, 2023	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1465784	Open	$1,500
Apr 28, 2023	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1465783	Open	$2,000
Apr 7, 2023	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1459223	Closed	$270,965
Nov 28, 2022	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1412711	Open	$3,000
Sep 1, 2022	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1386669	Open	$2,500
Aug 22, 2022	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1305954	Open	$9,000
Aug 1, 2022	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1366890	Closed	$60,000
Jul 29, 2022	Long Form/Alteration Permit FA Fire Alarm Permit #ALT1363498	Closed	$636,000
Jul 21, 2022	Short Form Bldg Permit ROOF Roofing Permit #SF1344683	Open	$199,500
Jun 14, 2022	Electrical Fire Alarms FA Fire Alarm Permit #EFA1341627	Closed	$336,000
Mar 30, 2022	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1304566	Open	$500
Mar 30, 2022	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1291549	Open	$8,000
Feb 28, 2022	Electrical Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #E1298266	Closed	$8,500
Feb 16, 2022	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1297348	Open	$2,000
Feb 16, 2022	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1297353	Closed	$10,000
Feb 15, 2022	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1289541	Open	$38,000
Dec 31, 2021	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1277484	Closed	$17,000
Nov 24, 2021	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1267796	Open	$200,000
Jul 9, 2021	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1219715	Open	$1,000

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Match: geocode_proximity (87.8% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

860 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

1

Entry Level

5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1900

Living Area 860 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $12,476

Assessed Value $1,119,300

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Basement: N

Laundry: In Building

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type: Mid-Rise

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Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Fireplaces: 1

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Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

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Back Bay

50 Commonwealth Avenue # 505, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Listed for Sale

Jul 18, 2025

$1,025,000

Original listing

Office: Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/18/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,025,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
May 30, 2026	Sold	$1,075,000	—
Dec 24, 2025	Sold	$1,025,000	—
Jul 18, 2025	New Listing Added	$1,025,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

320 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,192

Total Price Drop

-$170,000

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2024	$12,476	$1,119,300

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$12,476

Tax Year 2024

HOA Fee

$627

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Assessed Value

$1,119,300

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