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160 Commonwealth Ave # 520, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116
$752,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
726
Sq Ft
$1,036
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1871
Year Built
67
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 21, 2023 • MLS# 73162440 Copied! • Updated Dec 29, 2023

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,036/sq ft
Area Average
$377/sq ft
Difference
+175.0%

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

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

3%
Price Range
49
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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

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
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
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
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyer Agent Do Own Due Diligence.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1871
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
726 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
5

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
Living Room

Second Floor

Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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
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
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
M

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
H

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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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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