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Sold for $486,000
  • $486,000

    386 Commonwealth Ave APT 42, Boston, MA 02215

    1beds
    385sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $493,200 Zestimate®
    $1,262/sqft
    $2,511 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $493,200

    $449,000 - $543,000

    $2,511/mo

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    What's special

    The Carlyle at 386 Commonwealth Avenue-Rarely available 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with spectacular common roof deck is located in the heart of the city. This unit has hardwood floors, kitchen with granite/stainless appliances and French doors into the separate bedroom. This home is located steps to all the city has to offer including; Newbury St, Kenmore Sq, The Fenway shops/restaurants, Charles River, Whole Foods, T access and more. The building is professionally managed with an elevator and common laundry. The apartment has a tenant through 05/31/2025 @ $2450/month.

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    Listed by:

    Brian Doherty 781-888-2101,

    Citylife Real Estate 781-888-2101,

    Brian Doherty 781-888-2101

    Bought with:

    Brian Doherty

    Citylife Real Estate

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73346836

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: No
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Common Area
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 385
    • Total interior livable area: 385 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 385

    Property

    Features
    • Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
    • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
    • Exterior features: Deck - Roof
    Lot
    • Size: 385 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:05 P:03812 S:022,3362463
    • Zoning: CD

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Intercom
    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • HOA fee: $461 monthly
    • Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
    • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2025Listing removed$2,450$6/sqft
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    8/14/2025Listed for rent$2,450-3.9%$6/sqft
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    7/28/2025Listing removed$2,550$7/sqft
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    7/19/2025Listed for rent$2,550+0.4%$7/sqft
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    5/30/2025Sold$486,000-2.6%$1,262/sqft
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    5/2/2025Contingent$499,000$1,296/sqft
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    3/18/2025Listed for sale$499,000+12.1%$1,296/sqft
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    3/25/2024Listing removed--
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    3/23/2024Listed for rent$2,540-9.3%$7/sqft
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    3/8/2024Listing removed--
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    2/27/2024Price change$2,800-3.4%$7/sqft
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    1/25/2024Listed for rent$2,900+28.9%$8/sqft
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    8/28/2021Listing removed--
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    8/19/2021Listed for rent$2,250-4.3%$6/sqft
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    11/9/2019Listing removed$2,350$6/sqft
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    11/4/2019Price change$2,350-4.1%$6/sqft
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    10/31/2019Sold$445,000+3.7%$1,156/sqft
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    10/31/2019Listed for rent$2,450+16.7%$6/sqft
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    9/28/2019Pending sale$429,000$1,114/sqft
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    9/23/2019Listed for sale$429,000-6.5%$1,114/sqft
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    7/23/2019Listing removed$459,000$1,192/sqft
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    7/16/2019Listed for sale$459,000+111%$1,192/sqft
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    5/29/2018Listing removed$2,100$5/sqft
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    5/17/2018Listed for rent$2,100+5%$5/sqft
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    7/18/2017Listing removed$2,000$5/sqft
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    7/17/2017Listed for rent$2,000$5/sqft
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    1/3/2003Sold$217,500+171.9%$565/sqft
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    5/13/1999Sold$80,000$208/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,536 +6.2%$478,100 0%
    2024$5,213 +6.6%$478,300 +5%
    2023$4,892 +0.7%$455,500 +2%
    2022$4,859 +2%$446,600
    2021$4,765 +14.8%$446,600 +13.6%
    2020$4,151 +2.2%$393,100 +2.1%
    2019$4,060 +6.6%$385,200 +6%
    2018$3,808 +324.1%$363,400 +4%
    2017$898 -75%$349,300 +7%
    2016$3,592 +5.1%$326,500 +15.7%
    2015$3,419 +8.6%$282,300 +12.8%
    2014$3,149 +0.5%$250,300 +5%
    2013$3,133 +4.9%$238,400 +4.1%
    2012$2,986 +1.9%$229,000
    2011$2,929 +7.6%$229,000
    2010$2,721 +6.7%$229,000 -4.5%
    2009$2,550 -3.1%$239,900
    2008$2,632 -1.5%$239,900 -1.4%
    2007$2,673 $243,200

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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