Sought-after first block of Commonwealth Avenue! Stunning renovation of meticulously maintained floor-through residence on the fourth floor offers two bedrooms PLUS custom designed library/home office. Elegant, front-facing as well as exceptionally wide living/dining area features an open floor plan with high ceilings, stately moldings, wood burning fireplace and three (3) oversized bay windows which overlook the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Gorgeous white kitchen includes counter seating, custom inset cabinets, Carrara marble, Miele oven/cooktop & Liebherr fridge. Sun-filled master bedroom with views of Back Bay skyline offers walk-in closet, custom built-ins as well as handsome en-suite marble bath with step-in shower. Perfect for entertaining, this home features DIRECT ACCESS deeded parking, central AC, washer/dryer as well as private storage in a professionally-managed ELEVATOR building. Enjoy coffee or a glass of wine in the outdoor common patio. A rare opportunity. Don't miss out.
Sold for $2,331,000
$2,331,000
40 Commonwealth Ave APT J, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,393sqft
Condo
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$2,331,100 Zestimate®
$1,673/sqft
$6,291 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,331,100
$2.19M - $2.49M
$6,291/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,393 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P01208S020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $656 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,673/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,026,600
- Annual tax amount: $23,468
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Sold | $2,331,000-4.9%$1,673/sqft |
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| 6/18/2019 | Sold | $2,450,000-1.8%$1,759/sqft |
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| 5/9/2019 | Pending sale | $2,495,000$1,791/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+65%$1,791/sqft |
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| 8/11/2018 | Listing removed | $9,500$7/sqft |
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| 6/12/2018 | Listed for rent | $9,500$7/sqft |
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| 11/28/2012 | Sold | $1,512,000-8.4%$1,085/sqft |
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| 10/26/2012 | Price change | $1,650,000-5.7%$1,184/sqft |
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| 10/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+25%$1,256/sqft |
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| 9/15/2005 | Sold | $1,400,000+12%$1,005/sqft |
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| 3/23/2005 | Sold | $1,250,000+71.2%$897/sqft |
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| 7/30/1999 | Sold | $730,000+33%$524/sqft |
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| 6/7/1996 | Sold | $549,000+44.5%$394/sqft |
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| 4/1/1993 | Sold | $380,000$273/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,468 -2.6% | $2,026,600 -8.3% |
| 2024 | $24,085 +3.6% | $2,209,600 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,256 -0.3% | $2,165,400 +1% |
| 2022 | $23,331 +4% | $2,144,400 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,433 +36.7% | $2,102,400 +35.3% |
| 2020 | $16,406 +3.2% | $1,553,600 +3% |
| 2019 | $15,894 +0.6% | $1,508,000 |
| 2018 | $15,804 +398.9% | $1,508,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $3,168 -78.4% | $1,436,200 +8% |
| 2016 | $14,633 -5.2% | $1,330,300 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $15,434 +9.3% | $1,274,500 +13.6% |
| 2014 | $14,115 +2.4% | $1,122,000 +7% |
| 2013 | $13,779 -1.2% | $1,048,600 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $13,945 +2% | $1,069,400 |
| 2011 | $13,678 +7.7% | $1,069,400 |
| 2010 | $12,704 +25.2% | $1,069,400 +12.1% |
| 2009 | $10,144 -3.1% | $954,300 |
| 2008 | $10,469 -0.1% | $954,300 +0.1% |
| 2007 | $10,482 | $953,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Suffolk County
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- 02116
- Back Bay
- 40 Commonwealth Ave Apartment J
