The elegance and traditional detail of this outstanding Back Bay brownstone is apparent from the moment you enter 252 Commonwealth Avenue through the French doors of the vestibule into the lobby with fireplace and extraordinary detail. Residence 4 is a south facing oversized studio with bowed windows, gleaming hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, mouldings, high ceilings, several custom closets and cabinetry, and a bathroom and eat-in kitchen the size you would expect to find in a much larger home. Kitchen is complete with stainless appliances, granite countertops and highlighted by a greenhouse window. The marble bathroom has a walk in shower and two storage closets.A custom made murphy bed further enhances the space. There is additional storage and free laundry. Possibility of rental parking behind the building.
Sold for $645,000
$645,000
252 Commonwealth Ave APT 4, Boston, MA 02116
0beds
475sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$650,800 Zestimate®
$1,358/sqft
$2,909 Estimated rent
Home value
$650,800
$592,000 - $716,000
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Decorative fireplaceEat-in kitchenGleaming hardwood floorsMarble bathroomGranite countertopsGreenhouse windowLobby with fireplace
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Listed by:
Meyers Zakon Team 617-763-0407,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430,
Jackie Zakon 617-529-0470
Bought with:
Christman Johnsson Group
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73342421
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 475
- Total interior livable area: 475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 475
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Lot
- Size: 475 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0503197008,3359950
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $192 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,358/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,876
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Exclusions: Sconces Near Fireplace, Tv, Mirror Above Fireplace
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $645,000-0.6%$1,358/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000+35.2%$1,366/sqft |
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| 1/3/2017 | Sold | $480,000-4%$1,011/sqft |
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| 12/2/2016 | Pending sale | $499,900$1,052/sqft |
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| 11/28/2016 | Price change | $499,900-2%$1,052/sqft |
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| 10/24/2016 | Price change | $509,900-3.8%$1,073/sqft |
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| 9/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $529,900+32.5%$1,116/sqft |
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| 6/15/2012 | Sold | $400,000-2.2%$842/sqft |
Source: LINK #132256 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2012 | Listed for sale | $409,000+16.9%$861/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Realty Plus #71374352 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2007 | Sold | $350,000+94.4%$737/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/1999 | Sold | $180,000+25.9%$379/sqft |
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| 10/3/1997 | Sold | $143,000-18.3%$301/sqft |
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| 5/19/1989 | Sold | $175,000$368/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,844 +6.2% | $591,000 |
| 2024 | $6,442 +6.6% | $591,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,044 +0.7% | $562,800 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,004 +2% | $551,800 |
| 2021 | $5,888 +9.7% | $551,800 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $5,367 +2.2% | $508,200 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,250 +6.6% | $498,100 +6% |
| 2018 | $4,924 +493.5% | $469,800 -8.5% |
| 2017 | $830 -84.3% | $513,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,280 +0.3% | $480,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $5,265 +8% | $434,800 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $4,875 -3.4% | $387,500 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $5,046 +4.3% | $384,000 +3.4% |
| 2012 | $4,840 +1.9% | $371,200 |
| 2011 | $4,748 +7.7% | $371,200 |
| 2010 | $4,410 +5.7% | $371,200 -5.5% |
| 2009 | $4,174 -3.1% | $392,700 |
| 2008 | $4,308 -0.8% | $392,700 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $4,344 | $395,300 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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