Beautifully updated two-bedroom overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. This premier front-facing residence in Back Bay's iconic Vendome features a spacious living and dining room with soaring ceilings, elegant bay window with sunset views and decorative fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, excellent cabinet storage, wine fridge and stainless steel appliances. The spacious master suite includes a large walk-in closet with abundant storage and luxurious bath with oversized soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower. Additional features include refined millwork and finishes from the meticulous renovation, in-unit laundry, central AC, waterworks fixtures in baths and hardwood floors. Just steps from Newbury Street's fine restaurants and shops, this professionally managed building features 24-hour concierge, bike storage, and access to personal trainer with a private workout room (for an extra fee) in the building.
Sold for $2,150,000
$2,150,000
160 Commonwealth Ave APT 618, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,437sqft
Condo
Built in 1871
-- sqft lot
$2,327,300 Zestimate®
$1,496/sqft
$6,630 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,327,300
$2.14M - $2.54M
$6,630/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat pump, Electric
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 1,306 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P01383S248
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1871
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,389 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Amenities: Shopping, Medical Facility, T-Station, Public Transportation, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, University, Walk/Jog Trails
- Style: Mid-Rise
- Unit Placement: Upper, Front
- Master Bath: Yes
- Assoc Security: Concierge
- Exterior: Brick
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Hot Water: Electric
- Heating: Electric
- Fee Interval: Monthly
- CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Pending P&S
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2024 | Sold | $2,150,000+26.5%$1,496/sqft |
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| 6/1/2020 | Sold | $1,700,000-1.4%$1,183/sqft |
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| 4/20/2020 | Pending sale | $1,725,000$1,200/sqft |
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| 4/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,725,000+62%$1,200/sqft |
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| 7/30/2010 | Sold | $1,065,000-4.8%$741/sqft |
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| 6/3/2010 | Price change | $1,119,000-1%$779/sqft |
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| 5/22/2010 | Price change | $1,130,000-1.7%$786/sqft |
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| 4/6/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000-8%$800/sqft |
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| 1/26/2010 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$870/sqft |
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| 10/16/2009 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$870/sqft |
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| 10/3/2009 | Price change | $1,299,000-2%$904/sqft |
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| 7/14/2009 | Price change | $1,325,000-3.6%$922/sqft |
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| 5/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+9.3%$957/sqft |
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| 3/30/2006 | Sold | $1,258,000+122.7%$875/sqft |
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| 11/4/2002 | Sold | $565,000-21.5%$393/sqft |
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| 6/21/2001 | Sold | $720,000$501/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,891 +0.9% | $1,717,700 -5% |
| 2024 | $19,718 +6.6% | $1,809,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $18,504 +0.7% | $1,722,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,377 -0.8% | $1,689,100 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $18,533 +5.6% | $1,736,900 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $17,548 +2.2% | $1,661,700 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,165 +6.6% | $1,628,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $16,098 +356.1% | $1,536,100 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,530 -75% | $1,476,700 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $14,119 -4.1% | $1,283,500 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $14,717 +14.5% | $1,215,300 +19% |
| 2014 | $12,852 -3.1% | $1,021,600 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $13,269 +1.4% | $1,009,800 +0.6% |
| 2012 | $13,087 +1.9% | $1,003,640 |
| 2011 | $12,837 +7.7% | $1,003,640 |
| 2010 | $11,923 +15.2% | $1,003,640 +3.1% |
| 2009 | $10,351 -3.1% | $973,720 |
| 2008 | $10,682 +36.8% | $973,720 +37.1% |
| 2007 | $7,807 | $710,400 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 160 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 618



