Sold for $2,800,000

$2,800,000

215 Commonwealth Ave APT 5, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

1,452sqft

Condo

Built in 1883

-- sqft lot

$2,797,000 Zestimate^®

$1,928/sqft

$-- Estimated rent

Home value

$2,797,000

$2.63M - $2.99M

Not available

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What's special

HAVE IT ALL at this 1 of a kind reno 2+ bd/1.5 bth penthouse duplex w/elevator on sunny side of Comm! A stunning, unique home in a gorgeous mansion w/2 priv terraces & priv roof deck w/skyline & river views! Open L/R w/period detail, custom built-ins, hwf thruout, fp, high ceilings. D/R w/fp & built-ins open to terrace. Marble 1/2 bth, SS/granite kit w/SubZero. Stairs to exp brick, skylit 3rd bdr, F/R-study w/built-ins. Huge MBR open to terrace, walk in closet & marble bth. c/ac, w/d, prk aval

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Heat pump

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,452 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On-street

Features

Exterior features: Brick

Lot

Size: 1,452 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: CBOSW05P03379S010

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo

Condition

Year built: 1883

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,928/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,455,800
Annual tax amount: $28,438

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/2/2026	Sold	$2,800,000+4.7%$1,928/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/19/2022	Sold	$2,675,000+40.8%$1,842/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/13/2018	Sold	$1,900,000+110.2%$1,309/sqft
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1/18/2012	Sold	$904,000+0.6%$623/sqft
Source: LINK #128342 Report a problem
11/17/2011	Listed for sale	$899,000-4.9%$619/sqft
Source: Boston Realty Advisors #71312062 Report a problem
12/17/2010	Listing removed	$945,000$651/sqft
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #70979406 Report a problem
9/20/2010	Price change	$945,000-13.3%$651/sqft
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5/15/2010	Price change	$1,090,000-4%$751/sqft
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1/23/2010	Price change	$1,135,000-3.4%$782/sqft
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9/26/2009	Listed for sale	$1,175,000-6%$809/sqft
Source: Laurence Rideout #70979406 Report a problem
6/13/2009	Listing removed	$1,250,000$861/sqft
Source: Visual Tour #70839754 Report a problem
11/9/2008	Listed for sale	$1,250,000+14.7%$861/sqft
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6/19/2007	Sold	$1,090,000+50.9%$751/sqft
Source: LINK #75079 Report a problem
11/15/2006	Sold	$722,500+120.9%$498/sqft
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6/7/1988	Sold	$327,000$225/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$28,438 +6.2%	$2,455,800
2024	$26,768 +48.1%	$2,455,800 +45.9%
2023	$18,072 +0.7%	$1,682,700 +2%
2022	$17,949 +2%	$1,649,700
2021	$17,602 -5.4%	$1,649,700 -6.4%
2020	$18,609 +2.2%	$1,762,200 +2%
2019	$18,203 +5.2%	$1,727,040 +4.6%
2018	$17,304 +284.6%	$1,651,170 +4%
2017	$4,500 -75%	$1,587,460 -3%
2016	$17,998 +7%	$1,636,200 +17.8%
2015	$16,827 +8%	$1,389,500 +12.2%
2014	$15,580 +0.5%	$1,238,500 +5%
2013	$15,499 +4.5%	$1,179,500 +3.7%
2012	$14,826 +8.1%	$1,137,000 +6%
2011	$13,717 +7.7%	$1,072,500
2010	$12,741 +13%	$1,072,500 +1.1%
2009	$11,272 -1.1%	$1,060,400 +2%
2008	$11,400 -0.8%	$1,039,200 -0.7%
2007	$11,497	$1,046,100