Stunning 2+ bedroom parlor duplex on iconic Commonwealth Avenue, blending modern luxury with classic charm. This newly renovated home features an open floor plan with ornate12-foot ceilings, an oversized fireplace, floor-to-ceiling built-ins, hardwood floors, and a large bay window overlooking the Comm Ave Mall. The well-designed kitchen offers marble countertops and new stainless-steel appliances, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A powder room and two south-facing bedrooms are located on the parlor level, which includes a spacious primary suite with custom closets and a luxurious en-suite bath featuring a marble double vanity and oversized glass shower. A wide spiral staircase leads to the lower level with high ceilings and large windows. This versatile level includes a large sitting room with a custom queen-size Murphy bed and marble full bath, making it an ideal family room, guest suite, or third bedroom. Deeded storage and direct access to 2 tandem parking spaces.
Sold for $2,825,000
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$2,825,000
226 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,569sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$2,825,000 Zestimate®
$1,801/sqft
$6,777 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,825,000
$2.66M - $3.02M
$6,777/mo
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Oversized fireplaceOversized glass showerHardwood floorsMarble countertopsNewly renovated homeOpen floor planLuxurious en-suite bath
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Listed by:
Isabella Bruno 857-294-2768,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-266-5200,
Gabrielle Baron 617-447-5350
Bought with:
Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73490158
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,569
- Total interior livable area: 1,569 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 839
- Finished area below ground: 730
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Tandem, Deeded
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
Lot
- Size: 3,113 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 4759422
- Zoning: residentia
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Intercom, Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $650 monthly
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Delayed Occupancy
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $2,825,000-2.6%$1,801/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $2,899,000$1,848/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Contingent | $2,899,000$1,848/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,899,000+31.8%$1,848/sqft |
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| 6/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $11,000+29.4%$7/sqft |
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| 10/11/2022 | Sold | $2,199,000-2.2%$1,402/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Pending sale | $2,249,000$1,433/sqft |
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| 8/15/2022 | Price change | $2,249,000-4.3%$1,433/sqft |
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| 7/5/2022 | Price change | $2,349,000-1.9%$1,497/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+367.8%$1,526/sqft |
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| 5/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $8,500$5/sqft |
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| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $512,000+26.4%$326/sqft |
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| 11/2/1994 | Sold | $405,000$258/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,569 +6.2% | $2,035,300 |
| 2024 | $22,185 +34.3% | $2,035,300 +32.3% |
| 2023 | $16,522 +0.7% | $1,538,400 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,409 +2% | $1,508,200 |
| 2021 | $16,092 +2.2% | $1,508,200 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $15,753 +2.2% | $1,491,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,411 +6.6% | $1,462,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $14,452 +419.1% | $1,379,000 +4% |
| 2017 | $2,784 -78.7% | $1,325,800 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $13,099 -4.1% | $1,190,800 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $13,663 +11.1% | $1,128,200 +15.4% |
| 2014 | $12,297 +0.5% | $977,500 +5% |
| 2013 | $12,233 +4.9% | $931,000 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $11,658 +2% | $894,000 |
| 2011 | $11,434 +7.7% | $894,000 |
| 2010 | $10,621 +0.9% | $894,000 -9.8% |
| 2009 | $10,530 -3.1% | $990,600 +0% |
| 2008 | $10,866 -0.1% | $990,500 +0.1% |
| 2007 | $10,874 | $989,400 |
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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: 0.2 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Suffolk County
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