40 Commonwealth Ave # A, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$650,000
Est. $4,204/month
1
Baths
445
Sq Ft
$1,461
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
100
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 19, 2025 • MLS# 73433434 Copied!

About this home

Sunny, stylish and quiet studio in mint, move-in condition on Boston's best block -- Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley streets. This meticulously maintained and ideally-located home features a beautiful new custom kitchen, new stainless-steel appliances. and an updated bath. The living area has high ceilings, new windows and hardwood floors, plus thoughtfully-designed custom closets direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio. This exceptional building is pet friendly and professionally managed with a high owner occupancy rate and a low condominium fee. Amazing Back Bay location with the best of Boston right outside the front door: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, the Esplanade and the South End and Beacon Hill. A wonderful city home.

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
445 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 445 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,729
Assessed Value $494,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Garden, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

40 Commonwealth Ave # A, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
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
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
1.0 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 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
St. John Elementary School
1.3 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: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 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: 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
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi | #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
UP Academy
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
2.0 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
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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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Property History

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🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2025
$650,000
Original listing
Agent: Christine McConville Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2025
$650,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 19, 2025 New Listing Added $650,000
Sep 19, 2025 New Listing Added $650,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
100 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,461

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,729 $494,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,729
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$240
Monthly
Assessed Value
$494,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine McConville
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID CN205292
Office MLS ID AN6192
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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