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  • $3,799,300

    42 Commonwealth Ave APT 5, Boston, MA 02116

    3beds
    2baths
    2,375sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $3,799,300 Zestimate®
    $1,600/sqft
    $7,883 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,799,300

    $3.38M - $4.33M

    $7,883/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Fantastic 3+ bedroom Penthouse on the First Block of Commonwealth Avenue! Direct elevator access into this sprawling well-renovated duplex home. Large living room with fireplace and custom built-ins has views over the Mall. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, top-of-the-line appliances, breakfast bar and bounds of storage. Upper level master bedroom suite has small balcony, large closet and en-suite bath, as well as a sitting room with wet bar. Beautiful home also includes a private roof deck. Complete with 1 Full Direct Access Parking Space. Just around the corner from famous Newbury Street with all its shopping and restaurants, as well as steps from the gorgeous Boston Common.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2.5
    Heating
    • Other, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,375 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,374 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P01207S030

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/25/2015Sold$2,650,000$1,116/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/22/2015Pending sale$2,650,000$1,116/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71839851 Report a problem
    5/20/2015Listing removed$12,000$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71827436 Report a problem
    5/19/2015Listed for sale$2,650,000$1,116/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71839851 Report a problem
    4/30/2015Listed for rent$12,000+9.1%$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71784022 Report a problem
    1/26/2015Listing removed$2,650,000$1,116/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71784022 Report a problem
    1/14/2015Listed for sale$2,650,000+14%$1,116/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71784022 Report a problem
    4/2/2013Sold$2,325,000-8.8%$979/sqft
    Source: LINK #134638 Report a problem
    10/19/2012Price change$2,550,000-7.3%$1,074/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71407364 Report a problem
    7/12/2012Listed for sale$2,750,000+52.8%$1,158/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71407364 Report a problem
    9/8/2011Listing removed$11,000$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71268914 Report a problem
    8/2/2011Listed for rent$11,000$5/sqft
    Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #71268914 Report a problem
    5/15/2007Sold$1,800,000$758/sqft
    Source: LINK #72650 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$36,645 +12.2%$3,164,500 +5.6%
    2024$32,655 +3.6%$2,995,900 +2%
    2023$31,533 -0.3%$2,936,000 +1%
    2022$31,634 +4%$2,907,500 +2%
    2021$30,415 +4.6%$2,850,500 +3.6%
    2020$29,066 +3.2%$2,752,500 +3%
    2019$28,161 +0.6%$2,671,800
    2018$28,000 +331.2%$2,671,800 +5%
    2017$6,494 -75%$2,544,500 +7.8%
    2016$25,974 -8.1%$2,361,300 +1.1%
    2015$28,272 +5.1%$2,334,600 +9.2%
    2014$26,905 +2.4%$2,138,700 +7%
    2013$26,264 -5.1%$1,998,800 -5.9%
    2012$27,685 +2%$2,123,100
    2011$27,154 +7.7%$2,123,100
    2010$25,222 +28.8%$2,123,100 +15.2%
    2009$19,586 -0.8%$1,842,500 +2.4%
    2008$19,735 -0.8%$1,799,000 -0.7%
    2007$19,902 $1,810,900

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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