Beautiful 1-bedroom penthouse in ideal Back Bay location with PRIVATE roof deck boasting incredible panoramic views of Boston's Back Bay, the Charles River, State house and uninterrupted views of the 4th of July fireworks. Located on Commonwealth between Fairfield and Gloucester St, this unit features an open kitchen and living room with high ceilings throughout. Renovated bathroom with new tub and tile surround. The updated kitchen has white, solid wood cabinets, black granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood floors have been refinished with a gorgeous dark wood stain. The living room and bedroom include tall built-in bookcases and a large walk-in closet. There is an in-unit washer/dryer combo as well as shared laundry in the basement. Private storage closet, common storage and bike storage in the basement. This unit is on the 5th floor of a walk-up, there is no elevator, the views are worth the walk!
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
263 Commonwealth Ave APT 8, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
664sqft
Condominium, Rowhouse
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$850,100 Zestimate®
$1,280/sqft
$3,498 Estimated rent
Home value
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$791,000 - $910,000
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Listed by:
The Walsh Team & Partners 508-341-4904,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-235-5000,
Caitlin Brady 207-205-3507
Bought with:
Steph Crawford Group
Real Broker MA, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73509598
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 664
- Total interior livable area: 664 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 664
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Rented, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 3350053
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Trash
- HOA fee: $386 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $831,400
- Annual tax amount: $9,628
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $850,000+6.4%$1,280/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$1,203/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$1,203/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+52.9%$1,203/sqft |
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| 3/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,000$5/sqft |
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| 9/3/2013 | Sold | $522,500+21.5%$787/sqft |
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| 8/16/2004 | Sold | $430,000+22.9%$648/sqft |
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| 10/6/2000 | Sold | $350,000+77.7%$527/sqft |
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| 9/3/1997 | Sold | $197,000+7.4%$297/sqft |
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| 9/15/1989 | Sold | $183,500-13.6%$276/sqft |
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| 4/6/1988 | Sold | $212,500$320/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,628 +6.2% | $831,400 |
| 2024 | $9,062 +6.6% | $831,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,504 +0.7% | $791,800 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,446 +2% | $776,300 |
| 2021 | $8,283 +0.3% | $776,300 -0.7% |
| 2020 | $8,258 +2.2% | $782,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,078 +6.6% | $766,400 +6% |
| 2018 | $7,576 +484.7% | $722,900 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,296 -81.9% | $695,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $7,145 +6.3% | $649,500 +17% |
| 2015 | $6,721 +7.5% | $555,000 +11.6% |
| 2014 | $6,255 +0.5% | $497,200 +5% |
| 2013 | $6,222 +0.6% | $473,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $6,185 +2% | $474,300 |
| 2011 | $6,066 +7.6% | $474,300 |
| 2010 | $5,635 +22.1% | $474,300 +9.3% |
| 2009 | $4,614 -3.1% | $434,100 |
| 2008 | $4,762 -7.3% | $434,100 -7.2% |
| 2007 | $5,139 | $467,600 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 263 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 8
