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  • $895,200

    228 Commonwealth Ave APT 7, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    1baths
    617sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1878
    -- sqft lot
    $895,200 Zestimate®
    $1,451/sqft
    $3,547 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $895,200

    $833,000 - $967,000

    $3,547/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Sun splashed and newly renovated! Fresh light grey walls with gleaming hardwoods is the backdrop for this pristine home which features a generous living area. A bay of three large windows overlooking the Commonwealth Mall afford plenty of light and have new soft grey honeycomb shades. The open kitchen is stunning with granite counter tops and breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances including a gas stove. A darling marble bath and ample closets complete this sweet Pied-A-Terre. There is common laundry and a shared roof deck with stunning city views in this professionally managed building. Steps to Newbury Street boutiques, Copley Square, restaurants and the MBTA. Heat is included! Ready for an April 1 move in!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 617 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 435 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03254S014

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1878

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $385 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities \ Bike Path
    • Amenities \ Highway Access
    • Amenities \ House Of Worship
    • Amenities \ Laundromat
    • Amenities \ Medical Facility
    • Amenities \ Park
    • Amenities \ Private School
    • Amenities \ Public School
    • Amenities \ Public Transportation
    • Amenities \ Shopping
    • Amenities \ University
    • Amenities \ Walk/Jog Trails
    • Amenities \ Walk\Jog Trails
    • Appliances \ Dishwasher
    • Appliances \ Disposal
    • Appliances \ Freezer
    • Appliances \ Range
    • Appliances \ Refrigerator
    • Deposit Reqd \ Yes
    • Heating included in rent
    • Insurance Reqd \ Yes
    • Last Mon Reqd \ Yes
    • Lead Paint \ Unknown
    • MLS Listing ID: 72771110
    • MLS Name: MLS PIN ZPP (MLS PIN ZPP)
    • Pets Allowed \ Yes W/ Restrictions
    • Pets Allowed \ Yes W\ Restrictions
    • References Reqd \ Yes
    • Rent Fee Includes \ Heat
    • Rent Fee Includes \ Hot Water
    • Rental Terms \ Lease
    • Sec Deposit \ 2900.00

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/19/2026Listing removed$3,400$6/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73534233 Report a problem
    6/11/2026Listed for rent$3,400+17.2%$6/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73534233 Report a problem
    1/29/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Local MLS Report a problem
    1/4/2021Listed for rent$2,900-3.3%$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty via MLS #72771110 Report a problem
    12/13/2019Listing removed$3,000$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    9/24/2019Listed for rent$3,000+3.4%$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
    9/6/2019Sold$846,000-0.4%$1,371/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/31/2019Pending sale$849,000$1,376/sqft
    Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #72520022 Report a problem
    6/17/2019Listed for sale$849,000+29175.9%$1,376/sqft
    Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #72520022 Report a problem
    6/21/2018Sold$2,900-99.4%$5/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    5/7/2018Listing removed$2,900$5/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72263883 Report a problem
    12/13/2017Listed for rent$2,900+7.4%$5/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72263883 Report a problem
    9/1/2014Listing removed$2,700$4/sqft
    Source: The Steven Cohen Team at Keller Williams Realty, Boston Metro Report a problem
    8/14/2014Price change$2,700-3.6%$4/sqft
    Source: The Steven Cohen Team at Keller Williams Realty, Boston Metro Report a problem
    8/5/2014Listed for rent$2,800+3.7%$5/sqft
    Source: The Steven Cohen Team at Keller Williams Realty, Boston Metro Report a problem
    11/12/2012Listing removed$2,700$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro #71454579 Report a problem
    11/7/2012Listed for rent$2,700$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro #71454579 Report a problem
    9/11/2012Sold$500,175-5.4%$811/sqft
    Source: LINK #134740 Report a problem
    7/28/2012Price change$529,000-5.4%$857/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-South End #71410100 Report a problem
    7/17/2012Listed for sale$559,000+42.1%$906/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-South End #71410100 Report a problem
    4/23/2004Sold$393,500+31.6%$638/sqft
    Source: LINK #31426 Report a problem
    6/30/2000Sold$299,000+27.8%$485/sqft
    Source: LINK #6096 Report a problem
    9/30/1998Sold$234,000$379/sqft
    Source: LINK #10477 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,675 +6.2%$749,100
    2024$8,165 +6.6%$749,100 +5%
    2023$7,662 +0.7%$713,400 +2%
    2022$7,609 +2%$699,400
    2021$7,463 +11.2%$699,400 +10.1%
    2020$6,711 +2.2%$635,500 +2%
    2019$6,564 +6.6%$622,800 +6%
    2018$6,157 +314.4%$587,500 +4%
    2017$1,486 -75%$564,800 +4.5%
    2016$5,943 -7%$540,300 +2.4%
    2015$6,387 +10.6%$527,400 +14.9%
    2014$5,774 +9.5%$459,000 +14.3%
    2013$5,274 +12%$401,400 +11.2%
    2012$4,709 +2%$361,100
    2011$4,618 +7.6%$361,100
    2010$4,290 -4.5%$361,100 -14.5%
    2009$4,491 -3.1%$422,500
    2008$4,635 -1.6%$422,500 -1.4%
    2007$4,709 $428,500

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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