For sale

$599,999

40 Commonwealth Ave #1, Boston, MA 02116

0beds

445sqft

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Condominium

Built in 1890

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$1,348/sqft

$370/mo HOA

What's special

Sunny stylish retreatUpdated bathNew custom kitchen

Sunny, stylish retreat on Boston best’s block: quintessential Back Bay charm coupled with easy access to Logan Airport, the Amtrak Station and the MBTA. Move right in to this meticulously-maintained home — with its new custom kitchen and closets, updated bath and direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio — and start enjoying the best of Boston: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, The 'Quin House and the Esplanade. A wonderful in-city spot for the busy executive — or a coveted private space for a Boston family that needs an extra room for guests or home-away-from-home office.Ideal for students and medical professionals: beautiful commute to Mass General, Mass Eye and Ear, MIT, Harvard, Suffolk University and New England School of Law. Low monthly condo fee and located in a very desirable building.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Level: Main,Basement

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
Level: Basement
Area: 72
Dimensions: 8 x 9

Living room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Storage
Level: Basement
Area: 258.75
Dimensions: 15 x 17.25

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Features

Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 445
Total interior livable area: 445 sqft
Finished area above ground: 0
Finished area below ground: 445

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Street,Back,Ground,Walkout,Courtyard)
Patio & porch: Patio, Patio - Enclosed
Exterior features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Has view: Yes
View description: City

Details

Parcel number: 3358323
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

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

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $370 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,348/sqft
Tax assessed value: $494,700
Annual tax amount: $5,729
Date on market: 7/7/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$5,775/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/7/2026	Listed for sale	$599,999+21.2%$1,348/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73545387 Report a problem
12/21/2017	Sold	$495,000$1,112/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

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