116 Commonwealth Avenue # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$1,695,000

Est. $10,889/month

2

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,445

Sq Ft

$1,173

Price/Sq Ft

0.03

Acres

1880

Year Built

Condominium

Type

88

Days on Market

Active Listed Oct 1, 2025 • MLS# 73438220 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 116 Commonwealth Avenue, an exceptional parlor garden duplex with direct-access DEEDED PARKING nestled in the heart of Boston's prestigious Back Bay. This beautiful residence offers nearly 1500 square feet of sophisticated living space, adorned with hardwood floors and filled with natural light. The parlor level captivates with its high ceilings, stunning millwork, and custom built-ins, all framed by oversized bay windows that overlook the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The lower level features a recently updated open-concept kitchen, perfect for entertaining, and a versatile second living area. The spacious primary bedroom boasts ample closet space and a luxurious en suite bathroom. An additional room, ideal for a second bedroom or home office, and a powder room complete this level. With direct access to a full parking space, this must-see home is situated in a professionally managed building with many recent updates both to the unit and the building.

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1880

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,445 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Stories

2

Entry Level

1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1880

Living Area 1,445 sq ft

Lot Size 0.03 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling Other

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Deeded

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $17,412

Assessed Value $1,503,600

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880

Structure Type: Mid-Rise

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard

Cooling: Other

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

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

116 Commonwealth Avenue # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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

0.1 mi

Grades K-06

Kingsley Montessori School

0.3 mi

Grades PK-06

Park Street School

0.4 mi

Grades K-07

Advent School

0.5 mi

Grades K-06

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

0.5 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

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

1.0 mi

Grades PK-12

D

Perkins Elementary School

1.1 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

1.5 mi

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

1.8 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

2.5 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

3.1 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

3.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

4.1 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

7.3 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

1.7 mi

UP Academy

1.8 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Newman School

0.3 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

0.7 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

1.6 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

1.6 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

1.8 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

2.1 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

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

C-

East Boston High School

2.9 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

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$1,695,000

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Agent: Mary Driscoll Office: Compass

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/01/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,695,000	-	-	Original listing

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Oct 1, 2025	New Listing Added	$1,695,000	—

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Days on Market

88 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,173

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$17,412	$1,503,600

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