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56 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$515,000
Est. $3,218/month
1
Baths
340
Sq Ft
$1,515
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1850
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 7, 2024 • MLS# 73200055 Copied!

About this home

Coveted Back Bay location- One block from Public Garden. Upgraded, move-in studio residence with southern light exposure, on 5th floor in elevator building. Sophisticated private interior combines contemporary upgrades with old world charm. Efficient floor plan with upgraded kitchen and island bar. High ceilings. Crown molding. Recessed lighting, Refinished parquet wood floors. Two tall, deep closets offer generous storage space. Bathroom upgrades- Calacatta marble floors, vanity with granite countertop and custom linen closet. Reasonable condo dues include heat and hot water. Common laundry. Professionally managed building. Rental garage parking at Boston Common garage. OPEN HOUSE- Sat. 2/10 & Sun. 2/11, 12-2 PM.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1850
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
340 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $519,000
Final Sale Price: $515,000
Difference: $4,000 (-0.8%)
Performance Metrics
99.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,526
Sale $/sq ft: $1,515
This property sold for $1,515 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.8% below the original asking price.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 36 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,515/sq ft
Area Average
$699/sq ft
Difference
+116.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1850
Living Area 340 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Marble, Parquet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Other
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
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 For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $1,952
Assessed Value $509,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Marble, Parquet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Other
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Effective Year (Renovated): 1974
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
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 & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $163
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $251/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Payment Over Time

Interest
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

6.2%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73475167
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Feb 7, 2026
$549,000
MLS #73475167 - Active
Sold
Apr 11, 2024
$515,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
Feb 7, 2024
$519,000
Original listing
Agent: Dwight Kirkpatrick Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 10, 2026 Sold $549,000
Feb 7, 2024 New Listing Added $519,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,515

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $1,952 $509,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,952
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$251
Monthly
Assessed Value
$509,500

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID CN205419
Office MLS ID AN6200
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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