The world at your fingertips in the very 1st block of magnificent & historic Commonwealth Avenue. Next door to the celebrated, superbly landscaped Public Garden, close to T & innumerable shops. Unusually spacious 1-level, 1.5-bedroom penthouse in a stately 19th-century brick mansion with gorgeous reception hall. Residence is full of light & beauty. High ceilings, multiple skylights, lovely views. Handsome & open kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, a wine cooler, hardwood cabinetry, delightfully large bedroom with generous closets & a marble bath ensuite. Exposed-brick office is large enough for a guest bed. Half-bath for guests. Hardwood floors, central AC, cross-ventilation. An internal stairway leads to a spacious private roof deck with long vistas over the city. A rare full-size deeded parking space. 100% owner-occupied & beautifully maintained 4-unit residence. Close to the Theater District, restaurants, & several of Boston’s most beloved architectural treasures.
Sold for $1,550,000
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$1,550,000
34 Commonwealth Ave APT 4, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
1,251sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1875
-- sqft lot
$1,550,000 Zestimate®
$1,239/sqft
$5,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,550,000
$1.44M - $1.66M
$5,223/mo
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Central acHalf-bath for guestsExposed-brick officeHardwood floorsGorgeous reception hallGenerous closetsLovely views
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Listed by:
The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Andrew Glovsky
The Charles Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73498636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Features
- Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,251
- Total interior livable area: 1,251 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,251
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front,Back)
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:01211 S:008,3358337
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1875
- Major remodel year: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Storage
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $636 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,482,900
- Annual tax amount: $17,172
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Exclusions: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Sold | $1,550,000-2.2%$1,239/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,585,000$1,267/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,585,000$1,267/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $1,585,000-3.9%$1,267/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-2.7%$1,319/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+14.8%$1,355/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Sold | $1,476,000+53.4%$1,180/sqft |
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| 6/27/2008 | Sold | $962,000+15.2%$769/sqft |
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| 1/21/2005 | Sold | $835,000+7.1%$667/sqft |
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| 8/21/2002 | Sold | $780,000+46.5%$624/sqft |
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| 7/30/1999 | Sold | $532,500+69%$426/sqft |
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| 9/19/1994 | Sold | $315,000+15.8%$252/sqft |
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| 5/28/1991 | Sold | $272,000-16.3%$217/sqft |
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| 1/14/1987 | Sold | $325,000$260/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,172 +12.5% | $1,482,900 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $15,269 +3.6% | $1,400,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,744 -0.3% | $1,372,800 +1% |
| 2022 | $14,791 +5.6% | $1,359,500 +3.5% |
| 2021 | $14,011 +2.3% | $1,313,100 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $13,702 +3.2% | $1,297,500 +3% |
| 2019 | $13,274 +0.6% | $1,259,400 |
| 2018 | $13,199 +392.3% | $1,259,400 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,681 -78.9% | $1,199,400 +4% |
| 2016 | $12,686 +1.3% | $1,153,300 +11.5% |
| 2015 | $12,522 +5.1% | $1,034,000 +9.2% |
| 2014 | $11,916 +2.4% | $947,200 +7% |
| 2013 | $11,633 -2.6% | $885,300 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $11,947 +2% | $916,200 |
| 2011 | $11,718 +7.7% | $916,200 |
| 2010 | $10,884 +16.4% | $916,200 +4.2% |
| 2009 | $9,348 -3.1% | $879,400 |
| 2008 | $9,647 -1.3% | $879,400 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $9,779 | $889,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- Suffolk County
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- Back Bay
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