416 Commonwealth Ave # 212, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215 • Back Bay
$510,000
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
767
Sq Ft
$665
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1910
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
13
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Aug 31, 2005 • MLS# 70250351 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $470,000
Final Sale Price: $510,000
Difference: +$40,000 (+8.5%)
Performance Metrics
108.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $613
Sale $/sq ft: $665
This property sold for $665 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Elegant, historic Somerset full service building located in the heart of Back Bay with 24 hr concierge. Amenities include parquet floors, sunny corner unit, 1 BR with full en suite bath + 1/2 bath in entryway, large living room/dining room, stainless appliances, pool/sauna, security, storage in basement, central air, pet friendly, $2285.79 r.e. taxes w/ historic residential exemption, parking space available for +65k.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.2%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73587917
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 7, 2026
$4,000
MLS #73587917 - Active
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Sold
Sep 29, 2005
$510,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Aug 31, 2005
$470,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $3,509 $327,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,509
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$423
Per month
Assessed Value
$327,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 767 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Deeded, Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,509
Assessed Value $327,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $423
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Pool, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Realtor Related To Seller
Exclusions Dining Room Lamp To Be Replaced
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 212
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Rules & Regs (1)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
767 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Doorman

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1980
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Deeded, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat
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
Kids Are People School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.0 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
The Winsor School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-12
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
355 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
1.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.7 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.3 mi
UP Academy
2.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
0.9 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.2 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.4 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.6 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.7 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

416 Commonwealth Ave # 212, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marsha M. Rutz
Listing Office Marsha Rutz Real Estate
Office Phone 413-863-8025
Agent MLS ID E0000MMR
Office MLS ID E95094
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 10:11 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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