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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
21
Days on Market
Active Listed Dec 20, 2025 • MLS# 73463255 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.

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

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

50 Commonwealth Avenue # 505, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
🎓 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
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
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
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 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
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
UP Academy
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 College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
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
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 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
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
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 20, 2025
$1,025,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsey Barrett Office: Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 20, 2025 New Listing Added $1,025,000 —
Oct 20, 2025 Sold $1,025,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
21 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,192

Tax History

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

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,476
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$627
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,119,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsey Barrett
Listing Office Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
Agent MLS ID CT001531
Office MLS ID NB1079
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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