NOW VACANT! Fabulous one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath gem with a private outdoor patio right in the heart of Back Bay! You will love the ease of city living with this ground floor unit...walk right into the open kitchen/family room combo. Kitchen has new appliances, and family room has brand new sliding glass doors out to the conveniently placed private patio...perfect for outdoor entertaining. The bedroom and full bathroom were renovated in 2019, adding a cozy fireplace, custom closets, and custom cabinetry. In-unit laundry, central air conditioning and plenty of storage (including a private storage unit) will check every box on your wish list. Located in an absolutely prime central Back Bay location...walk to Fenway and the Public Garden! This unit is also just one block from all the shopping and restaurants on Newbury Street, plus perfect commuting location. Don't miss this one!
Sold for $835,000
$835,000
197 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
824sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$839,800 Zestimate®
$1,013/sqft
$4,414 Estimated rent
Home value
$839,800
$773,000 - $915,000
$4,414/mo
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Cozy fireplaceCentral air conditioningGround floor unitIn-unit laundryPrivate storage unitPrivate patioPrivate outdoor patio
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Listed by:
Rachel Lieberman 781-789-8963,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-237-8000
Bought with:
Matthew Armstrong
Meridian Realty Group LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73352811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 824
- Total interior livable area: 824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 824
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 3350841
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $513 monthly
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $835,000-1.6%$1,013/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Contingent | $849,000$1,030/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $849,000-5.6%$1,030/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Listing removed | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$1,091/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $925,000+5.7%$1,123/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listing removed | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 10/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 7/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,400+22.5%$4/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Sold | $875,000-2.7%$1,062/sqft |
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| 7/21/2022 | Contingent | $899,000$1,091/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Price change | $899,000-5.3%$1,091/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $949,000$1,152/sqft |
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| 4/27/2022 | Contingent | $949,000$1,152/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $949,000+28.2%$1,152/sqft |
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| 9/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,775+2.8%$3/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Sold | $740,000-2.5%$898/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Pending sale | $759,000$921/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $759,000+48.8%$921/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Listing removed | $2,700$3/sqft |
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| 4/9/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,700$3/sqft |
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| 7/1/2004 | Sold | $510,000+35.6%$619/sqft |
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| 6/4/2001 | Sold | $376,000+50.4%$456/sqft |
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| 7/1/1997 | Sold | $250,000+94.6%$303/sqft |
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| 10/30/1990 | Sold | $128,500$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,537 +6.2% | $823,600 |
| 2024 | $8,977 +6.6% | $823,600 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,423 +0.7% | $784,300 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,367 +2% | $769,000 |
| 2021 | $8,205 +2.1% | $769,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,039 +2.2% | $761,300 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,864 +6.6% | $746,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $7,376 +484.3% | $703,800 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,262 -82% | $676,600 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $7,011 +4.1% | $637,400 +14.6% |
| 2015 | $6,734 +8% | $556,100 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $6,236 +0.5% | $495,700 +5% |
| 2013 | $6,203 +2.1% | $472,100 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $6,074 +1.9% | $465,800 |
| 2011 | $5,958 +7.7% | $465,800 |
| 2010 | $5,534 +15.6% | $465,800 +3.4% |
| 2009 | $4,789 -3.1% | $450,500 |
| 2008 | $4,942 -0.8% | $450,500 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $4,984 | $453,500 |
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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: 0.2 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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