A hidden gem in the heart of Back Bay’s golden epoch. An exquisitely renovated residence that seamlessly blends timeless Boston character with elevated modern design. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered and fully permitted, creating a turnkey home with exceptional craftsmanship, functionality, and style. Hardwood floors run throughout the home, complemented by modern LED lighting that creates a warm, refined atmosphere from day to night. The beautifully updated kitchen features durable granite countertops, striking black stainless-steel ZLINE appliances, and sophisticated champagne-bronze accents that add a distinctive, designer-inspired finish. A spacious bathroom is truly one of a kind: a luxurious wet-room layout combining a soaking tub and a dual system shower into one seamless, spa-like space. A waterproof TV hung in front of the tub to further elevate your relaxation experience. Clean lines, high-end finishes, and practical design make it both a statement feature and an everyday retreat. Set amid the historic elegance, world-class dining, shopping, and cultural energy of the most desirable neighborhood in the state, Back Bay, this fully renovated home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy classic Boston living with a fresh, modern edge.
For sale
$868,800
233 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
724sqft
Condominium
Built in 1886
-- sqft lot
$828,400 Zestimate®
$1,200/sqft
$443/mo HOA
What's special
Modern led lightingSophisticated champagne-bronze accentsBeautifully updated kitchenDurable granite countertopsSpacious bathroom
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Listed by:
Kateryna Kingsbury 617-982-8909,
Kingsbury Realty PC 617-982-8909,
Kateryna Kingsbury 617-982-8909
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73576577
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bidet, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled, Gas Stove
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Remodeled
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Water Treatment
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Building, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 724
- Total interior livable area: 724 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 724
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3350883
- Zoning: 0102
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $443 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $552,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,255
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
Estimated market value
$828,400
$787,000 - $870,000
$3,604/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $868,800+56.5%$1,200/sqft |
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| 1/19/2024 | Sold | $555,000-4.1%$767/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73089952 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2023 | Price change | $579,000-6.5%$800/sqft |
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| 6/18/2023 | Price change | $619,000-4.6%$855/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$896/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73089952 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,000$965/sqft |
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| 7/31/2013 | Listing removed | $3,800$5/sqft |
Source: Inbound Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,800$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,537 +6.2% | $564,500 |
| 2024 | $6,153 +6.6% | $564,500 +5% |
| 2023 | $5,774 +0.7% | $537,600 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,735 +2% | $527,100 |
| 2021 | $5,624 -5.8% | $527,100 -6.8% |
| 2020 | $5,971 +2.2% | $565,400 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,840 +6.6% | $554,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,477 +612.4% | $522,600 +4% |
| 2017 | $769 -84.7% | $502,400 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $5,037 -2.5% | $457,900 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $5,164 +18.1% | $426,400 +22.7% |
| 2014 | $4,373 +0.5% | $347,600 +5% |
| 2013 | $4,351 +9.4% | $331,100 +8.6% |
| 2012 | $3,976 +1.9% | $304,900 |
| 2011 | $3,900 +7.7% | $304,900 |
| 2010 | $3,622 +1.1% | $304,900 -9.6% |
| 2009 | $3,584 -3.1% | $337,200 |
| 2008 | $3,699 -2% | $337,200 -1.8% |
| 2007 | $3,774 | $343,400 |
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