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    256 Commonwealth Ave APT 4, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    602sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $792,400 Zestimate®
    $1,316/sqft
    $3,301 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $792,400

    $721,000 - $872,000

    $3,301/mo

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    What's special

    Juliet balconyFull size appliancesUpdated bath with jacuzziWood floorsSoaring ceilings

    FOR RENT - Elegant 1 bedroom on 2nd floor in brownstone located in heart of Back Bay! Soaring ceilings + wood floors + sunny southern exposure with views of the Prudential. Juliet balcony. Renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, full size appliances, tile + granite. Living room with decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases + moldings. Updated bath with jacuzzi + in unit washer/dryer. No smoking. Available now No smoking, No parking, Tenant responsible for gas and electricity

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 602 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03195S008

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $3,000
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,316/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $794,200
    • Annual tax amount: $9,197
    • Date on market: 1/7/2026
    • Date available: 01/07/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/11/2017Listing removed$2,700$4/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline #72138980 Report a problem
    4/1/2017Listed for rent$2,700+8%$4/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline #72138980 Report a problem
    5/9/2016Listing removed$2,500+0.2%$4/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline #71982773 Report a problem
    4/1/2015Listing removed$2,495$4/sqft
    Source: Jack Conway Realtor Report a problem
    2/25/2015Listed for rent$2,495$4/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline #71794650 Report a problem
    10/31/2007Sold$490,000+34.2%$814/sqft
    Source: LINK #81490 Report a problem
    6/29/2001Sold$365,000+97.3%$606/sqft
    Source: LINK #32275 Report a problem
    4/18/1997Sold$185,000$307/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,197 +16.9%$794,200 +10%
    2024$7,869 +6.6%$721,900 +5%
    2023$7,385 -8.5%$687,600 -7.3%
    2022$8,069 +2%$741,600
    2021$7,913 +7.5%$741,600 +6.4%
    2020$7,363 +2.2%$697,300 +2%
    2019$7,203 +6.6%$683,400 +6%
    2018$6,755 +324.1%$644,600 +4%
    2017$1,593 -75%$619,700 +7%
    2016$6,371 0%$579,200 +10.1%
    2015$6,372 +8%$526,200 +12.2%
    2014$5,900 +0.5%$469,000 +5%
    2013$5,870 +4.8%$446,700 +4%
    2012$5,603 +1.9%$429,700
    2011$5,496 +7.7%$429,700
    2010$5,105 +9.3%$429,700 -2.2%
    2009$4,671 -1.1%$439,400 +2%
    2008$4,725 -0.8%$430,700 -0.7%
    2007$4,765 $433,600
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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