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.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (7/8)
$1,049,000
50 Commonwealth Ave APT 505, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
860sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,010,100 Zestimate®
$1,220/sqft
$627/mo HOA
What's special
Kitchen with gas cookingStunning common roof deckGracious oversized one bedroom
- 44 days |
- 673 |
- 14 |
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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
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73523985
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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: 3358732
- 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: $1,220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,119,300
- Annual tax amount: $12,476
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
Estimated market value
$1,010,100
$960,000 - $1.06M
$4,257/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $1,049,000-2.4%$1,220/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+4.9%$1,250/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,025,000$1,192/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000$1,192/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,025,000$1,192/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $1,025,000-6.4%$1,192/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $1,095,000-8.4%$1,273/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+26.5%$1,390/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $3,175$4/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,175-15.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,750+60.6%$4/sqft |
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| 3/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/4/2021 | Listing removed | $945,000$1,099/sqft |
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| 12/17/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,335-22.2%$3/sqft |
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| 10/22/2020 | Price change | $945,000-3.1%$1,099/sqft |
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| 9/30/2020 | Price change | $975,000-4.9%$1,134/sqft |
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| 9/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000+86.4%$1,192/sqft |
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| 3/8/2019 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 11/15/2018 | Price change | $3,000-5.5%$3/sqft |
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| 11/6/2018 | Price change | $3,175-2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 10/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,250+1.6%$4/sqft |
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| 5/9/2016 | Listing removed | $3,200$4/sqft |
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| 6/16/2006 | Sold | $550,000+17.3%$640/sqft |
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| 6/21/2002 | Sold | $469,000+98.7%$545/sqft |
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| 6/18/1996 | Sold | $236,000+4.9%$274/sqft |
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| 7/21/1995 | Sold | $225,000$262/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
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- 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
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- 02116
- Back Bay
- 50 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 505
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