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  • $1,440,700

    256 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    9,999sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,440,700 Zestimate®
    $144/sqft
    $5,768 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,440,700

    $1.27M - $1.66M

    $5,768/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Laundry in basementClassic brownstone buildingShared common courtyard

    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!249

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 9,999 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03195S002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $2,350
    • Application fee: $50
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $144/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,167,300
    • Annual tax amount: $13,517
    • Date on market: 9/16/2026
    • Date available: 10/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/13/2007Sold$727,500+438.9%$73/sqft
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    9/24/1991Sold$135,000-15.6%$14/sqft
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    7/6/1990Sold$160,000$16/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,517 +6.2%$1,167,300
    2024$12,724 +6.6%$1,167,300 +5%
    2023$11,940 +0.7%$1,111,700 +2%
    2022$11,858 +2%$1,089,900
    2021$11,629 +0.6%$1,089,900 -0.5%
    2020$11,562 +2.2%$1,094,900 +2%
    2019$11,310 +6.6%$1,073,100 +6%
    2018$10,607 +427.6%$1,012,100 +4%
    2017$2,010 -79.9%$973,000 +7%
    2016$10,003 +1.7%$909,400 +12%
    2015$9,837 +8%$812,300 +12.2%
    2014$9,108 +0.5%$724,000 +5%
    2013$9,060 +3%$689,500 +2.2%
    2012$8,795 +1.9%$674,500
    2011$8,627 +7.7%$674,500
    2010$8,013 +7.5%$674,500 -3.8%
    2009$7,457 -3.1%$701,500
    2008$7,695 -1.8%$701,500 -1.6%
    2007$7,833 $712,700
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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