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Sold for $1,000,000
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    50 Commonwealth Ave APT 505, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    860sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,000,000 Zestimate®
    $1,163/sqft
    $4,097 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,000,000

    $940,000 - $1.07M

    $4,097/mo

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    What's special

    Kitchen with gas cookingStunning common roof deckGracious oversized one bedroom
    Steps from the Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, this gracious oversized one bedroom offers the living space of many two bedrooms in a prime Back Bay location! 50 Commonwealth Avenue is a sought-after address...a New York style elevator building with stunning common roof deck and resident superintendent. Southern exposure provides wonderful light and views of the historic Tiffany stained glass windows at the Church of the Covenant at the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets. Living room easily accommodates living room seating as well as a formal dining room area. Kitchen with gas cooking and breakfast area with space for bistro table in front of window. Hardwood floors and handsome detail throughout. Bedroom will easily accommodate a king-size bed...a rarity in city bedrooms. Common laundry room and bike storage. BUILDING REGULATIONS PROHIBIT TENANTS FROM HAVING PETS. OWNERS MAY HAVE PETS.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Betsey Barrett 617-429-1410,

    Brewster & Berkowitz R. E. 617-367-0505,

    Sally T. Brewster 617-869-3443

    Bought with:

    Carlisle Group

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73523985

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Building
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 860
    • Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 860

    Property

    Features
    • Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
    Details
    • Parcel number: 3358741
    • Zoning: 0102

    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 & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
    • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
    • HOA fee: $627 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,163/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,119,300
    • Annual tax amount: $12,476
    • Date on market: 7/7/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/2/2026Sold$1,000,000-4.7%$1,163/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73523985 Report a problem
    8/10/2026Pending sale$1,049,000$1,220/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73523985 Report a problem
    7/8/2026Price change$1,049,000-2.4%$1,220/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73523985 Report a problem
    5/26/2026Listed for sale$1,075,000+4.9%$1,250/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73523985 Report a problem
    2/1/2026Listing removed$1,025,000$1,192/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73463255 Report a problem
    12/20/2025Listed for sale$1,025,000$1,192/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73463255 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Listing removed$1,025,000$1,192/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73406649 Report a problem
    10/16/2025Price change$1,025,000-6.4%$1,192/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73406649 Report a problem
    9/4/2025Price change$1,095,000-8.4%$1,273/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73406649 Report a problem
    7/18/2025Listed for sale$1,195,000+26.5%$1,390/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73406649 Report a problem
    9/13/2024Listing removed$3,175$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/8/2024Listed for rent$3,175-15.3%$4/sqft
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    5/4/2023Listing removed--
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    4/13/2023Listed for rent$3,750+60.6%$4/sqft
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    3/9/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    3/4/2021Listing removed$945,000$1,099/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #72726971 Report a problem
    12/17/2020Listed for rent$2,335-22.2%$3/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Unlimited #72767636 Report a problem
    10/22/2020Price change$945,000-3.1%$1,099/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Unlimited #72726971 Report a problem
    9/30/2020Price change$975,000-4.9%$1,134/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Unlimited #72726971 Report a problem
    9/16/2020Listed for sale$1,025,000+86.4%$1,192/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Unlimited #72726971 Report a problem
    3/8/2019Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
    Source: BLP R.E. Report a problem
    11/15/2018Price change$3,000-5.5%$3/sqft
    Source: Boston's Luxury Properties #72409963 Report a problem
    11/6/2018Price change$3,175-2.3%$4/sqft
    Source: Boston's Luxury Properties #72409963 Report a problem
    10/13/2018Listed for rent$3,250$4/sqft
    Source: Boston's Luxury Properties #72409963 Report a problem
    6/16/2006Sold$550,000+17.3%$640/sqft
    Source: LINK #57535 Report a problem
    6/21/2002Sold$469,000+98.7%$545/sqft
    Source: LINK #27527 Report a problem
    6/18/1996Sold$236,000+4.9%$274/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/21/1995Sold$225,000$262/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,961 +8.1%$1,119,300 +1.7%
    2024$11,994 +6.6%$1,100,400 +5%
    2023$11,256 +0.7%$1,048,000 +2%
    2022$11,179 +2%$1,027,500
    2021$10,963 +3.6%$1,027,500 +2.5%
    2020$10,584 +2.2%$1,002,300 +2%
    2019$10,354 +6.6%$982,400 +6%
    2018$9,711 +331.1%$926,600 +4%
    2017$2,253 -75%$890,800 +8.8%
    2016$9,010 -1.5%$819,100 +8.4%
    2015$9,150 +7.7%$755,600 +11.8%
    2014$8,499 +0.5%$675,600 +5%
    2013$8,454 +2.1%$643,400 +1.3%
    2012$8,283 +2%$635,200
    2011$8,124 +7.7%$635,200
    2010$7,546 +17.3%$635,200 +5%
    2009$6,431 -3.1%$605,000
    2008$6,637 -0.8%$605,000 -0.7%
    2007$6,693 $609,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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