Fully renovated 1BR • Move right in, ~ 750sqft with private ~180sqft brick patio with seperate entrance! Private patio entrances Bright, Fully updated 1BR • Private patio entrance- Renovated one-bedroom condominium on the first floor of an 1890 brick mansion on tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue in Best Back Bay.Area - In a Magnificent Mansion. The open floor plan connects a dining and living area with high ceilings, oversized bow windows, a decorative fireplace with mantel, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors. The renovated granite kitchen is fully applianced with range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator, plus a sunny window and ample counter and cabinet space.. A wonderful renovated tile and stone bath features a glass walk-in shower, the bedroom offers hardwood beneath carpet with generous closet space, and the in-unit combination washer/dryer is a time saver and included. The home has two separate entrances, from Commonwealth Avenue and from Marlborough Street, opening to a gated, brick-paved private patio (approx. 180 SF). The professionally managed 10-unit building also offers common laundry. Hynes Convention Center Station (Green Line) is approx. 0.3 mi and Kenmore Station approx. 0.5 mi, with the Commonwealth Avenue Mall at the door, Newbury Street approx. 0.1 mi, and the Charles River Esplanade approx. 0.3 mi. Garage or outdoor Rental parking is available in the area, and the home is currently tenant-occupied with a lease through 8/31/2026. THIS ONE HAS IT ALL AND MORE!!! Not to be missed.
For sale
Price cut: $24K (8/5)
$775,000
405 Commonwealth Ave APT 2, Boston, MA 02215
1beds
750sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,597/mo
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$748,400 Zestimate®
$1,033/sqft
$619/mo HOA
What's special
Glass walk-in showerTree-lined commonwealth avenueRenovated granite kitchenHardwood floorsDecorative fireplace with mantelPrivate patio entrancesRecessed lighting
- 22 days |
- 632 |
- 14 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robb Cohen Team 617-962-0142,
Engel & Volkers Boston 617-936-4194
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73554376
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 750
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 750
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Rented
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Walkout,Garden)
- Patio & porch: Patio - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, River, Direct Access, Walk to, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 750 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03833 S:004,3361787
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stone, Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $619 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,033/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $717,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,307
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
Estimated market value
$748,400
$711,000 - $786,000
$3,435/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $775,000-3%$1,033/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+21.1%$1,065/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/23/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,200+28%$4/sqft |
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| 3/30/2021 | Sold | $660,000+1.5%$880/sqft |
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| 2/12/2021 | Pending sale | $650,000$867/sqft |
Source: Engel & Voelkers Boston #72774724 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2021 | Contingent | $650,000$867/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $650,000+27.5%$867/sqft |
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| 11/12/2013 | Sold | $510,000-5.4%$680/sqft |
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| 8/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $539,000+18.7%$719/sqft |
Source: Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate #71575023 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2012 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
Source: Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate #71416543 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/22/2012 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/2/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/1/2006 | Sold | $454,000+38.4%$605/sqft |
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| 6/15/2001 | Sold | $328,000+134.3%$437/sqft |
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| 10/4/1996 | Sold | $140,000-1.4%$187/sqft |
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| 7/8/1988 | Sold | $142,000$189/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,307 +6.2% | $717,400 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $7,825 +6.6% | $717,900 +5% |
| 2023 | $7,343 +0.7% | $683,700 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,293 +6.2% | $670,300 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $6,865 +3.1% | $643,400 +2% |
| 2020 | $6,661 +2.2% | $630,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,516 +6.6% | $618,200 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,111 +543% | $583,100 +4% |
| 2017 | $950 -83.5% | $560,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,763 -0.3% | $523,900 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $5,778 +7.6% | $477,100 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $5,372 +0.5% | $427,000 +5% |
| 2013 | $5,343 +15.2% | $406,600 +14.3% |
| 2012 | $4,638 +2% | $355,700 |
| 2011 | $4,549 +7.6% | $355,700 |
| 2010 | $4,226 +19.4% | $355,700 +6.8% |
| 2009 | $3,539 -3.1% | $332,900 |
| 2008 | $3,652 +2.9% | $332,900 +3.1% |
| 2007 | $3,550 | $323,000 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 1 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Boston Arts AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Elementary: Bps
- Middle: Bps
- High: Bps
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