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    249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    700sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $2,881 Estimated rent

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    $2,881/mo

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    What's special

    RARE 2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE IN PRIME BACK BAY LOCATION ON COMM AVE! Available SEPTEMBER 1st, 2026 Move in! There is 1 parking spot for rent available behind the building at $300/mo No undergraduate students, sorry! *This is a month-to-month lease* Classic Brownstone building with elevator & laundry in prime location in the heart of Back Bay on sought after Commonwealth Ave! Situated on a coveted block between Fairfield & Gloucester Streets, the building is nestled in line with other gorgeous traditional Brownstones, overlooking the well manicured park on the Commonwealth Ave mall! Close to Newbury Street, Commonwealth Ave Mall, Kenmore Square, Boston Common, Suffolk University, Prudential Center, Copley Square, Restaurant Row, Boston Public Library, Public Gardens, Emerson College, Symphony Hall, Hynes Convention Center, and much more! Anything not in walking distance can be easily accessed by the close by public transportation: Green and Orange train lines nearby, as well as Silver Line shuttle, many major MBTA bus routes, and Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station! Building has shared common courtyard and laundry in basement! Heat & hot water included in rent Tenancy-at-will

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Lot
    • Size: 3,486 Square Feet

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $4,000
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Date on market: 7/27/2026
    • Date available: 09/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/28/2026Listing removed$9,995,000$14,279/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73489290 Report a problem
    9/15/2026Listed for sale$9,995,000$14,279/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73489290 Report a problem
    9/7/2026Listing removed$4,000$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/19/2026Pending sale$9,995,000$14,279/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73489290 Report a problem
    7/29/2026Price change$9,995,000-3.4%$14,279/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73489290 Report a problem
    7/27/2026Listed for rent$4,000+33.3%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/28/2026Listing removed$3,000$4/sqft
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    5/26/2026Price change$10,350,000-3.7%$14,786/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73489290 Report a problem
    5/20/2026Price change$3,000-9.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/4/2026Price change$3,300+32%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/13/2026Price change$2,500-16.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/19/2026Listed for sale$10,750,000$15,357/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73489290 Report a problem
    3/13/2026Listed for rent$3,000+3.4%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/4/2026Listing removed$2,900$4/sqft
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    2/27/2026Listed for rent$2,900$4/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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