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86 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,950
Est. $215/month
1
Baths
500
Sq Ft
$6
Price/Sq Ft
500
Lot Sq Ft
Condominium
Type
64
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 7, 2025 • MLS# 73399333 Copied!

About this home

Avail Sept 1st. STUDIO RENTAL IN THE PERFECT LOCATION ON THE 2ND BLOCK OF COM AVE IN BACK BAY. This updated studio is available for short-term 8 + months or long-term, includes Heat/Hot Water/Electricity up to $50 a month /Gas/Basic Internet. This updated home offers hardwood floors, renovated kitchen + renovated bathroom, and A/C! Enjoy all that Boston has to offer, with a 99/100 walking score. . Steps away from the Boston Public Garden, Newbury St, and some of Boston's best shopping/dining. Direct access parking space (tandem) available for rent ($300 /month). All utilities included + basic internet/cable. THE PERFECT PIED DE TERRE! No undergraduates.....

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
500 sq ft
Total Rooms
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,000
Final Sale Price: $2,950
Difference: $50 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
64
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $6
Sale $/sq ft: $6
This property sold for $6 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 64 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 24 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$6/sq ft
Area Average
$440/sq ft
Difference
98.6%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 500 sq ft
Lot Size 500 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building, In Unit
Features Single Living Level, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Interior Features: Single Living Level, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Screens
Basement:
Laundry: In Building, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Screens
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

86 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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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
0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-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
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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 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
1.4 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-
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
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

Market Insights

1.7%
Price Range
74
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73494992
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Currently Listed
Apr 2, 2026
$3,000
MLS #73494992 - Active
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Sold
Sep 18, 2025
$2,950
Property sold
Days on Market: 74
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Listed for Sale
Jul 7, 2025
$2,950
Original listing
Agent: Lexi Crivon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 2, 2026 Sold $3,000 —
Jul 7, 2025 New Listing Added $2,950 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
64 days
Price per Sq Ft
$6

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lexi Crivon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Agent MLS ID BB802330
Office MLS ID AN6199
Listing Data Updated Sep 19, 2025 5:42 PM EDT
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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