Location, Location... South facing studio on the 2nd block of Commonwealth Ave underwent a high-end renovation with no expense spared. Sunlit living room with refinished ceiling, new window sill. Custom window treatments with blackout shades. Alpha modular closets. Custom kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, under-counter lighting, and Bertazonni Italia appliances including a four burner cooktop, microwave combo, refrigerator and disposal. Spacious bathroom with subway tiled walls, marble basketweave flooring, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, designer marble sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, Hudson Valley sconces, a towel rack and bar. New doors, hinges, updated switches, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard & wood flooring throughout. Heat & Hot water are included in the condo fee. Common laundry is on an automatic app system.One block to Public Garden, minutes to Charles River & steps to Newbury Street. Ask agent about parking options
Sold for $520,000
$520,000
56 Commonwealth Ave APT 32, Boston, MA 02116
0beds
330sqft
Condominium
Built in 1850
-- sqft lot
$535,100 Zestimate®
$1,576/sqft
$2,671 Estimated rent
Home value
$535,100
$503,000 - $573,000
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Towel rackGranite countersCustom window treatmentsCustom kitchenCrown moldingMarble basketweave flooringBertazonni italia appliances
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Listed by:
Cort Petrocelli Coopersmith Group 617-335-2818,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
McKenzie Howarth
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73169748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Marble, Lighting - Sconce
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooktop
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 330
- Total interior livable area: 330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Lot
- Size: 330 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:01276 S:016,3358688
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1850
- Major remodel year: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $285 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,576/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $461,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,965
- Date on market: 12/28/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $520,000-1%$1,576/sqft |
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| 10/27/2023 | Contingent | $525,000$1,591/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000+75.6%$1,591/sqft |
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| 8/14/2013 | Sold | $299,000$906/sqft |
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| 7/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $299,000$906/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,798 +9.8% | $500,700 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $5,280 +6.6% | $484,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $4,954 +0.7% | $461,300 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,921 +2% | $452,300 |
| 2021 | $4,826 +7.4% | $452,300 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $4,495 +7.6% | $425,700 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $4,177 +6.6% | $396,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,917 +308.5% | $373,800 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $959 -75% | $354,500 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $3,836 +8.7% | $348,700 +19.7% |
| 2015 | $3,528 +7.7% | $291,300 +11.9% |
| 2014 | $3,276 +0.5% | $260,400 +5% |
| 2013 | $3,259 +13.2% | $248,000 +12.3% |
| 2012 | $2,879 +1.9% | $220,800 |
| 2011 | $2,824 +7.7% | $220,800 |
| 2010 | $2,623 +6.8% | $220,800 -4.4% |
| 2009 | $2,456 -3.1% | $231,000 |
| 2008 | $2,534 -0.8% | $231,000 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $2,555 | $232,500 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 56 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 32
