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  • $486,700

    56 Commonwealth Ave APT 42, Boston, MA 02116

    0beds
    1baths
    330sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1850
    -- sqft lot
    $486,700 Zestimate®
    $1,475/sqft
    $2,702 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $486,700

    $457,000 - $521,000

    $2,702/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Situated on the quintessential tree-lined avenue in the heart of the Back Bay, this studio is one of a kind! The 4th floor apartment is southeast facing, sun filled, and has extraordinary views of the Church of the Covenant. Inside there's a spacious closet, L-shape kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (not pictured), and beautiful hardwood floors. The building has common laundry on the first floor, a full-service elevator, and is key fob accessed. Rent includes heat, hot water, and trash removal.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 0
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 330 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 330 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P01276S024

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1850

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • AMENITIES \ Bike Path
    • AMENITIES \ Highway Access
    • AMENITIES \ Park
    • AMENITIES \ Public School
    • AMENITIES \ Public Transportation
    • AMENITIES \ Shopping
    • AMENITIES \ T-Station
    • AMENITIES \ University
    • AMENITIES \ Walk/Jog Trails
    • AMENITIES \ Walk\Jog Trails
    • AvailableNow \ 0
    • CONDO_ASSOCIATION \ Yes
    • DEPOSIT_REQD \ Yes
    • Date_Available \ 2021-05-01T00: 00
    • FIRST_MON_REQD \ Yes
    • Garbage included in rent
    • Heating included in rent
    • Hot water included in rent
    • INSURANCE_REQD \ Yes
    • INTERIOR_BLDG_FEAT \ Elevator
    • INTERIOR_BLDG_FEAT \ Intercom
    • LAST_MON_REQD \ Yes
    • LEAD_PAINT \ Unknown
    • LISTING_AGREEMENT \ Exclusive Right to Rent
    • MLS Listing ID: 72819191
    • MLS Name: 17544 - MLS PIN rental feed (17544 - MLS PIN rental feed)
    • PETS_ALLOWED \ Yes w/ Restrictions
    • PETS_ALLOWED \ Yes w\ Restrictions
    • REFERENCES_REQD \ Yes
    • RENTAL_TERMS \ Lease
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Grounds Maintenance
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Heat
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Hot Water
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Refuse Removal
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Sewerage Disposal
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Snow Removal
    • RENT_FEE_INCLUDES \ Water

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/23/2025Listing removed$2,100$6/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73390364 Report a problem
    6/12/2025Listed for rent$2,100+5%$6/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73390364 Report a problem
    5/13/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
    5/4/2021Listed for rent$2,000$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #72819191 Report a problem
    1/29/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Local MLS Report a problem
    12/11/2020Listed for rent$2,000-4.8%$6/sqft
    Source: Compass #72766122 Report a problem
    9/1/2020Listing removed$2,100$6/sqft
    Source: Compass #72648880 Report a problem
    4/29/2020Listed for rent$2,100$6/sqft
    Source: Compass #72648880 Report a problem
    7/7/2018Listing removed$2,100$6/sqft
    Source: Compass #72337246 Report a problem
    5/31/2018Listed for rent$2,100+10.5%$6/sqft
    Source: Compass #72337246 Report a problem
    8/16/2017Listing removed$1,900$6/sqft
    Source: Common Realty Group Report a problem
    8/2/2017Sold$385,000+35.1%$1,167/sqft
    Source: LINK #188095 Report a problem
    7/29/2017Listed for rent$1,900$6/sqft
    Source: Bushari Group Real Estate #72205731 Report a problem
    9/10/2012Sold$285,000-1.4%$864/sqft
    Source: LINK #132218 Report a problem
    6/19/2012Price change$289,000-2%$876/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty NET.com, Inc. #71372391 Report a problem
    4/25/2012Listed for sale$295,000+2.1%$894/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty NET.com, Inc. #71372391 Report a problem
    8/19/2011Listing removed$289,000$876/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty NET.com, Inc. #71262744 Report a problem
    8/4/2011Price change$289,000-3.3%$876/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty NET.com, Inc. #71262744 Report a problem
    7/18/2011Listed for sale$299,000$906/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty NET.com, Inc. #71262744 Report a problem
    9/3/2010Listing removed$299,000$906/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty Net Real Estate #71100456 Report a problem
    8/22/2010Price change$299,000-3.2%$906/sqft
    Source: Boston Realty Net Real Estate #71100456 Report a problem
    6/25/2010Listed for sale$309,000+12.2%$936/sqft
    Source: Frank Carroll #71100456 Report a problem
    3/8/2005Sold$275,500+14.8%$835/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/3/2004Sold$240,000+9.1%$727/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/24/2003Sold$220,000$667/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,484 +8%$473,600 +1.6%
    2024$5,080 +6.6%$466,100 +5%
    2023$4,767 +0.7%$443,900 +2%
    2022$4,735 +2%$435,200
    2021$4,644 +6.8%$435,200 +5.7%
    2020$4,349 +7.6%$411,800 +7.4%
    2019$4,041 +4.6%$383,400 +4%
    2018$3,864 +724.7%$368,700 +4%
    2017$469 -87.8%$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 -5.2%$260,400 -1%
    2013$3,455 +11.3%$262,900 +10.4%
    2012$3,105 +2%$238,100
    2011$3,045 +7.6%$238,100
    2010$2,829 +12.2%$238,100 +0.4%
    2009$2,521 -3.1%$237,200
    2008$2,602 -0.8%$237,200 -0.7%
    2007$2,624 $238,800

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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