Magnificent front-facing corner 1 bedroom in a coveted NY-style elevator building in the heart of Back Bay conveniently located on the 2nd block of Commonwealth Ave and one block from the Public Garden & Newbury Street. This residence offers a gracious entry foyer with abundant storage and custom built-ins including an office nook with a built-in desk. The large living area is accented by a beautiful decorative fireplace and mantle with picture perfect views of the Comm Ave Mall. The adjacent kitchen features gas cooking, a full-size refrigerator and ample cabinetry. The oversized bedroom offers plenty of room for a king-size bed and dresser, a walk-in closet and an elevated window seat overlooking the corner of Berkeley Street and Comm Ave. Additional building amenities include a laundry and bike room, the most incredible common roof deck with stunning 360-degree city views and a live-in superintendent. Recent capital improvements include a new roof, roof deck and central fire system.
Sold for $1,025,000
$1,025,000
50 Commonwealth Ave APT 202, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
970sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,123,100 Zestimate®
$1,057/sqft
$4,569 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,123,100
$1.04M - $1.21M
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Heart of back bayOffice nookOversized bedroomWalk-in closetRoof deckAmple cabinetryGracious entry foyer
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Listed by:
Neda Vander Stoep 617-413-0888,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430
Bought with:
Tricia Blank
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73183329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 970
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof
Lot
- Size: 970 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:01278 S:004,3358731
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $752 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2024 | Sold | $1,025,000+5.1%$1,057/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73183329 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Contingent | $975,000$1,005/sqft |
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| 11/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $975,000+116.7%$1,005/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73183329 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2002 | Sold | $450,000+150%$464/sqft |
Source: LINK #19643 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/1991 | Sold | $180,000-62.5%$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/1989 | Sold | $480,000$495/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,163 -1.1% | $964,000 -6.9% |
| 2024 | $11,282 +6.6% | $1,035,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $10,586 +0.7% | $985,700 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,514 +2% | $966,400 |
| 2021 | $10,311 -0.5% | $966,400 -1.5% |
| 2020 | $10,365 +2.2% | $981,500 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,139 +6.6% | $962,000 +6% |
| 2018 | $9,510 +332.2% | $907,400 +4% |
| 2017 | $2,200 -75% | $872,300 +9% |
| 2016 | $8,801 -3% | $800,100 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $9,074 +7.6% | $749,300 +11.8% |
| 2014 | $8,431 +0.5% | $670,200 +5% |
| 2013 | $8,387 -1.2% | $638,300 -2% |
| 2012 | $8,493 +2% | $651,300 |
| 2011 | $8,330 +1% | $651,300 -6.2% |
| 2010 | $8,251 +22.9% | $694,500 +10% |
| 2009 | $6,712 -3.1% | $631,400 |
| 2008 | $6,926 -0.8% | $631,400 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $6,984 | $635,500 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 50 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 202
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