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    256 Commonwealth Ave APT 4, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    602sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $811,700 Zestimate®
    $1,348/sqft
    $3,298 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $811,700

    $739,000 - $893,000

    $3,298/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

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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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 & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $3,000

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 01/07/2026

    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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