Charming, French Baroque-styled Back Bay condominium on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue, between Dartmouth and Exeter Streets. Located on the fourth floor of a distinguished Sturgis & Brigham brownstone, with elevator access, an elegant lobby featuring an original inglenook fireplace, and a new intercom system. This beautifully updated 655 sq. ft. residence offers high ceilings, whitewashed parquet hardwood floors, exposed brick, a charming fireplace, and fresh paint. The updated kitchen features a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, and disposal. The spacious bedroom accommodates a California king bed, and the updated bath adds modern comfort. Additional features include central A/C, unit-controlled heat, basement storage, common laundry, and a pet-friendly association. An ideal pied-à-terre or first Boston home, just steps from the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Public Garden, Newbury Street, Copley Square, and Green Line.
For sale
$849,000
167 Commonwealth Ave APT 8, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
655sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$724,200 Zestimate®
$1,296/sqft
$363/mo HOA
What's special
Charming fireplaceUpdated kitchenExposed brickWhitewashed parquet hardwood floorsUnit-controlled heatHigh ceilingsFresh paint
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Listed by:
David Sampson 617-595-5082,
Real Broker MA, LLC 855-450-0442
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73598882
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air, Unit Control, Fan Coil
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Parquet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 655
- Total interior livable area: 655 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 655
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
Details
- Parcel number: 0502943016,4759371
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom, TV Monitor
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $363 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $723,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,051
- Date on market: 11/4/2026
Estimated market value
$724,200
$666,000 - $789,000
$3,575/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+16.3%$1,296/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Sold | $730,000-6.4%$1,115/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Contingent | $780,000$1,191/sqft |
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| 6/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $780,000-2.5%$1,191/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listing removed | $800,000$1,221/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Contingent | $800,000$1,221/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Price change | $800,000-4.2%$1,221/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $835,000-3.5%$1,275/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $865,000$1,321/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $3,000$5/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000+1.7%$5/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2023 | Price change | $2,950-1.7%$5/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,000+5.3%$5/sqft |
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| 3/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/31/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,850+9.6%$4/sqft |
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| 1/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,600-8.8%$4/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Listing removed | $2,850$4/sqft |
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| 6/18/2020 | Price change | $2,850-5%$4/sqft |
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| 6/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,117 +6.2% | $873,700 |
| 2024 | $9,523 +6.6% | $873,700 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,937 +0.7% | $832,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,876 +2% | $815,800 |
| 2021 | $8,705 +10.4% | $815,800 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $7,882 +2.2% | $746,400 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,710 +15.6% | $731,500 +15% |
| 2018 | $6,668 +324.1% | $636,300 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,572 -75% | $611,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,289 -0.5% | $571,700 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $6,321 +8% | $522,000 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $5,853 +0.5% | $465,300 +5% |
| 2013 | $5,824 +1.6% | $443,200 +0.8% |
| 2012 | $5,734 +1.9% | $439,700 0% |
| 2011 | $5,625 +7.7% | $439,800 |
| 2010 | $5,225 +20.4% | $439,800 +7.7% |
| 2009 | $4,339 -3.1% | $408,200 |
| 2008 | $4,478 +4.7% | $408,200 +4.9% |
| 2007 | $4,277 | $389,200 |
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