169 Commonwealth Ave # 4F, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,200,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,020
Sq Ft
$1,176
Price/Sq Ft
1870
Year Built
1
Parking
26
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 4, 2024 • MLS# 73298982 Copied! • Updated Nov 13, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,200,000
Difference: +$100,000 (+9.1%)
Performance Metrics
109.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,078
Sale $/sq ft: $1,176
This property sold for $1,176 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Location, location and Parking! Large one bedroom unit in stately brick brownstone on the front facing sunny side of Commonwealth Ave. with exclusive parking space in rear of building! You will be amazed by the oversized living room, separate dining area and soaring 10' ceilings. The updated kitchen has lovely maple cabinets, granite countertops with a breakfast bar. Loads of closets, central air conditioning and charming hardwood floors throughout. Regal wide staircase, elevator and common laundry in the building. Located between Dartmouth and Exeter Streets overlooking the Commonwealth Mall the location cannot be beat. Bring your decorating ideas to make this unit glorious again.

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Property History

Market Insights

8.3%
Price Range
28
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Nov 7, 2024
$1,200,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 28
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 5, 2024
$1,100,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $12,526 $1,149,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,526
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$726
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,149,200

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1870
Living Area 1,020 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed
Features Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $12,526
Assessed Value $1,149,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $726 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Not Occupied The Unit For Several Years. Fireplaces Are Decorative Only. Property Being Sold As-is. Pets Only With Trustee Approval. Nonsmoking Building.exclusive Use Of Storage Closet In Hallway Adjacent To Unit.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 4F
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (5)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 28 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,020 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1870
Effective Year (Renovated): 1973
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Patio - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
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

3 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Commonwealth School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 09-12
C-
Snowden International High School
0.1 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 38.1
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
435 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.1 mi
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

169 Commonwealth Ave # 4F, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Dina Browne
Listing Office Neponset Valley Real Estate
Office Phone 508-561-4448
Agent MLS ID NB111992
Office MLS ID NB2709
Listing Data Updated Nov 13, 2024 3:20 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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