Pending

Price cut: $26K (7/8)

$1,049,000

50 Commonwealth Ave APT 505, Boston, MA 02116

1beds

860sqft

$7,714/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$1,000,000 Zestimate^®

$1,220/sqft

$627/mo HOA

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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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: 3358715
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

$1,000,000

$940,000 - $1.07M

$4,097/mo

Price history

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

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