160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,110,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,295,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,110,000
Difference:
$185,000 (-14.3%)
Performance Metrics
85.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
111
Days on Market
Extended listing
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.3% below the original asking price.
At 111 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Rare opportunity to purchase a warm and welcoming Back Bay office condominium in the iconic Vendome Building on Commonwealth Avenue. Exquisite custom designed brick and beam space with 4 office suites, conference room, open workspaces and reception area. Newly installed wood floors with beautiful beadboard walls. Conveniently located just steps to Newbury Street, Back Bay and Copley train stations, the Prudential Center and much more. Easy access to Storrow Drive and I-90. The Vendome boasts a beautiful lobby, 24/7 concierge, and residential and commercial tenants. Don’t miss out on this turnkey office opportunity.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.7%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73555247
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Currently Listed
Jul 27, 2026
$10,700
MLS #73555247 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73546350
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Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$3,200,000
MLS #73546350 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73340474
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Previously Sold
Feb 27, 2025
$2,700,000
MLS #73340474
Sold
Mar 8, 2024
$1,110,000
Property sold
Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2023
$1,295,000
Original listing
Office: Cabot & Company
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $10,700 | - | - | MLS #73555247 - Active |
| 07/08/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,200,000 | - | - | MLS #73546350 - Active |
| 02/27/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,700,000 | - | - | MLS #73340474 |
| 03/08/2024 | ✓ Sold | $1,110,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/13/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,295,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,400 | — |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,400
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$1,674
Per month
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1881
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
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
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,400
HOA & Community
HOA
Yes
HOA Fee
$1,674
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Assessed Value And Unit Square Footage Are Combined For L3 And L4.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1881
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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1881
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Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
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
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
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
0.9 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#772 of 824
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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+
Boston Latin School
1.5 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
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 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
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 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
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 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
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
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
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Office
Cabot & Company
Office Phone
617-262-6200
Agent MLS ID
CN209610
Office MLS ID
NA9365
Listing Data Updated
Mar 11, 2024 11:29 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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