56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,260,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$1,260
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1850
Year Built
2
Parking
Condominium
Type
14
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 27, 2011 • MLS# 71267233 Copied! • Updated Sep 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,275,000
Final Sale Price: $1,260,000
Difference: $15,000 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,275
Sale $/sq ft: $1,260
This property sold for $1,260 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

One and only!. 2nd blk Comm Ave. All new renovation- 7th Fl PH- Iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+sq ft front+rear decks.Fabulous light, 4 exposures,.Open plan LR/DR, kitchen w/marble countertops, chef's stainless appliances, 2 sliding doors onto front deck.MBR w/luxurious dbl sink marble bathroom, radiant flr, 2 closets. 2nd BR/office w/Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet+sliding doors to terrace.Central A/C, irrigation+2 deeded tandem pkg. Extraordinary!

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Property History

Market Insights

45.2%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73385390
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2025
$2,300,000
MLS #73385390
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Sold
Oct 5, 2011
$1,260,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Jul 27, 2011
$1,275,000
Original listing
Agent: Roberta Orlandino Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $9,227 $721,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,227
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$867
Per month
Assessed Value
$721,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1850
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Marble
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Deck - Roof, City View(s), Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Features Tandem, Deeded
Total Spaces 2
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $9,227
Assessed Value $721,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $867
Fee Includes Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 18
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Owner Is Agent. See Attached Escrow Agent Notification.
Exclusions Dining Room Chandelier Includes 3 New Flat-Screen Tvs And All Window Treatments
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building PH
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Marble
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, City View(s), Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Tandem, Deeded

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
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
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.4 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: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
1.8 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
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: 61.6
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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Roberta Orlandino
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID BB904346
Office MLS ID BB2054
Listing Data Updated Sep 1, 2026 12:19 AM 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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