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160 Commonwealth Ave # 520, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
$752,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$790,000
Final Sale Price:
$752,000
Difference:
$38,000 (-4.8%)
Performance Metrics
95.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
67
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,088
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,036
This property sold for $1,036 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.8% below the original asking price.
The property spent 67 days on market before selling.
About this home
Nestled within one of Back Bay's most iconic and historic landmarks, this pet-friendly building seamlessly blends classic charm with contemporary comfort. As you step into the lobby, you're greeted by the warmth of its timeless design, and a 24-hour concierge stands ready to assist. Two elevators offer easy access to the upper floors. The 5th-floor unit features a modern kitchen. Expansive bay windows flood the space with natural light while framing breathtaking vistas of Commonwealth Avenue. A custom spiral staircase leads to the 6th floor, you'll find a beautifully bathroom and a spacious bedroom. This building holds a rich history, once known as the Hotel Vendome. Situated along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, just steps away from Copley Square, Newbury Street's renowned shopping and dining, public transportation, major thoroughfares like the Pike and Storrow Drive, the scenic Charles River Esplanade, and more. No private showings till Oct 7th.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
49
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73551932
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 19, 2026
$4,300
MLS #73551932 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73525888
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2026
$832,500
MLS #73525888
Sold
Dec 29, 2023
$752,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 49
Listed for Sale
Sep 22, 2023
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: Alina Wang
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,300 | - | - | MLS #73551932 - Active |
| 07/15/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $832,500 | - | - | MLS #73525888 |
| 12/29/2023 | ✓ Sold | $752,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/22/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $775,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,312 | $680,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,312
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$975
Monthly
Assessed Value
$680,800
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1871
Living Area
726 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,312
Assessed Value
$680,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$975 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer And Buyer Agent Do Own Due Diligence.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
520
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Master deed lists square footage as 699. Measured square footage is 726 square feet.
Documents
Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Certificate Of Insurance (3)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
49 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1871
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
726 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1871
Effective Year (Renovated):
1973
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric
Cooling:
Central Air
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:
On Street
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
160 Commonwealth Ave # 520, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Office Phone
781-862-2600
Agent MLS ID
CN215669
Office MLS ID
AN6216
Listing Data Updated
Dec 29, 2023 6:50 PM EST
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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