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    263 Commonwealth Ave APT 3, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    700sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $899,100 Zestimate®
    $1,284/sqft
    $4,250 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $899,100

    $800,000 - $1.01M

    $4,250/mo

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    What's special

    Beautifully landscaped commonwealth avenueCharming exposed brick wallsGenerously sized primary bedroomHardwood flooring throughout

    Charming front facing penthouse unit on sought after block of beautifully landscaped Commonwealth Avenue! Take the elevator on up to your new home that features: - Grand staircase entrance w/ chandelier! - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Modern kitchen w/ newer appliances! - Charming exposed brick walls! - Spacious & sun filled living room! - Generously sized primary bedroom! - Smaller yet sizable 2nd bed or office! - Ample closet & storage space! - Nicely updated full tiled bathroom! - Laundry machines in building! - Available rental parking in rear! - Huge front facing private roof deck! 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! Rent Includes Heat and Hot Water.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
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    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03400S006

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

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

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,284/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $881,500
    • Annual tax amount: $10,208
    • Date on market: 8/4/2026
    • Date available: 09/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/25/2026Listing removed$4,000$6/sqft
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    8/4/2026Listed for rent$4,000-19.2%$6/sqft
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    3/15/2026Listing removed$4,950$7/sqft
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    3/14/2026Listed for rent$4,950+17.9%$7/sqft
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    3/30/2024Listing removed--
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    3/22/2024Price change$4,200-4.5%$6/sqft
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    2/29/2024Listed for rent$4,400+14.3%$6/sqft
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    2/26/2023Listing removed--
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    2/23/2023Listed for rent$3,850+28.5%$6/sqft
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    12/10/2020Listing removed$2,995$4/sqft
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    11/18/2020Price change$2,995-14.4%$4/sqft
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    11/4/2020Listed for rent$3,500+1.4%$5/sqft
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    7/17/2018Listing removed$3,450$5/sqft
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    6/25/2018Listed for rent$3,450$5/sqft
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    3/15/2018Listing removed$3,450$5/sqft
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    1/15/2018Listed for rent$3,450$5/sqft
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    3/16/2010Sold$345,000-32.4%$493/sqft
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    4/1/2004Sold$510,000+56%$729/sqft
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    12/1/1998Sold$327,000+52.1%$467/sqft
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    7/30/1993Sold$215,000+7.5%$307/sqft
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    5/5/1989Sold$200,000$286/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,208 +6.2%$881,500
    2024$9,608 +6.6%$881,500 +5%
    2023$9,017 +0.7%$839,600 +2%
    2022$8,955 +2%$823,100
    2021$8,782 +4.7%$823,100 +3.6%
    2020$8,390 +2.2%$794,500 +2%
    2019$8,206 +6.6%$778,600 +6%
    2018$7,697 +324.1%$734,400 +4%
    2017$1,815 -75%$706,100 +7%
    2016$7,259 -3%$659,900 +6.8%
    2015$7,485 +8%$618,100 +12.2%
    2014$6,930 +0.5%$550,900 +5%
    2013$6,895 -0.1%$524,700 -0.9%
    2012$6,902 +1.9%$529,300
    2011$6,770 +7.7%$529,300
    2010$6,288 +14.1%$529,300 +2.1%
    2009$5,513 -3.1%$518,600
    2008$5,689 -7.3%$518,600 -7.2%
    2007$6,139 $558,600
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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