Sold for $2,700,000

$2,700,000

32 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116

3beds

2,153sqft

Condominium

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$2,995,000 Zestimate^®

$1,254/sqft

$8,830 Estimated rent

Home value

$2,995,000

$2.76M - $3.26M

$8,830/mo

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What's special

Start every day by walking out of this regal brownstone and on to the first block of Commonwealth Avenue among the finest, historic architecture in New England. With the entrance to the Common Garden to your right and the Mall stretching out to the left, all of Boston is at your fingertips. This boutique building offers elevator access to both floors of this Parlor and Garden duplex home with 3+ bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. A graceful living room with an intricately carved mantle and fireplace overlooks Comm Ave and is a serene retreat from the bustle of the city. The totally open kitchen, dining, family room area is perfect for today's buyers wanting grand space for entertaining. The 3rd bedroom has fabulous windows and works well as a bedroom or continuation of the living space. The primary bedroom is also front facing with a large window and three impressive closets and a newly renovated en suite bath. The 2nd bedroom suite is also spacious with new bathroom and walk-in closet.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: None
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,153
Total interior livable area: 2,153 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Leased
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Enclosed
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed

Lot

Size: 2,153 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:05 P:01212 S:002,4139681
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Roof: Slate,Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1900
Major remodel year: 1999

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Elevator(s), Garden Area
Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $1,050 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,254/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,293,700
Annual tax amount: $25,001
Date on market: 8/12/2025
Exclusions: Front Living Room Chandelier.

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/26/2024	Sold	$2,700,000-5.2%$1,254/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73218411 Report a problem
5/10/2024	Price change	$2,849,000-4.9%$1,323/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73218411 Report a problem
4/2/2024	Listed for sale	$2,995,000$1,391/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73218411 Report a problem
12/28/2023	Listing removed	$2,995,000$1,391/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73146131 Report a problem
8/9/2023	Listed for sale	$2,995,000+39.3%$1,391/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73146131 Report a problem
4/17/2018	Sold	$2,150,000-4.4%$999/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/3/2018	Pending sale	$2,250,000$1,045/sqft
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72247123 Report a problem
1/23/2018	Listed for sale	$2,250,000-6.1%$1,045/sqft
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72247123 Report a problem
10/20/2017	Listing removed	$2,395,000$1,112/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill -Hammond #72144397 Report a problem
9/27/2017	Price change	$2,395,000-7.7%$1,112/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill -Hammond #72144397 Report a problem
6/5/2017	Price change	$2,595,000-3.7%$1,205/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Beacon Hill -Hammond #72144397 Report a problem
4/11/2017	Listed for sale	$2,695,000+103.4%$1,252/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker - The Hammond Group #72144397 Report a problem
5/10/2006	Sold	$1,325,000+5.2%$615/sqft
Source: LINK #47565 Report a problem
1/16/2001	Sold	$1,260,000$585/sqft
Source: LINK #6340 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$28,145 +12.6%	$2,430,500 +6%
2024	$25,001 +3.6%	$2,293,700 +2%
2023	$24,142 -0.3%	$2,247,900 +1%
2022	$24,219 +4%	$2,226,000 +2%
2021	$23,286 +2.1%	$2,182,400 +1.1%
2020	$22,802 +3.2%	$2,159,300 +3%
2019	$22,092 +4.6%	$2,096,000 +4%
2018	$21,127 +360.6%	$2,015,900 +5%
2017	$4,586 -77.4%	$1,919,900 +4%
2016	$20,307 -0.6%	$1,846,100 +9.5%
2015	$20,424 +2.1%	$1,686,500 +6.1%
2014	$19,997 +2.4%	$1,589,600 +7%
2013	$19,521 -6.7%	$1,485,600 -7.4%
2012	$20,917 +2%	$1,604,100
2011	$20,516 +7.6%	$1,604,100 0%
2010	$19,064 +73.7%	$1,604,700 +55.4%
2009	$10,974 -3.1%	$1,032,400 +0%
2008	$11,324 -0.3%	$1,032,300 -0.1%
2007	$11,353	$1,033,000