Coveted Back Bay location- One block from Public Garden. Upgraded, move-in studio residence with southern light exposure, on 5th floor in elevator building. Sophisticated private interior combines contemporary upgrades with old world charm. Efficient floor plan with upgraded kitchen and island bar. High ceilings. Crown molding. Recessed lighting, Refinished parquet wood floors. Two tall, deep closets offer generous storage space. Bathroom upgrades- Calacatta marble floors, vanity with granite countertop and custom linen closet. Reasonable condo dues include heat and hot water. Common laundry. Professionally managed building. Rental garage parking at Boston Common garage. OPEN HOUSE- Sat. 2/10 & Sun. 2/11, 12-2 PM.
Sold for $515,000
$515,000
56 Commonwealth Ave APT 53, Boston, MA 02116
0beds
340sqft
Condominium
Built in 1850
-- sqft lot
$437,700 Zestimate®
$1,515/sqft
$2,444 Estimated rent
Home value
$437,700
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Listed by:
Dwight Kirkpatrick 617-290-7137,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430
Bought with:
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73200055
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Other
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Marble, Parquet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 340
- Total interior livable area: 340 sqft
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
Lot
- Size: 340 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:01276 S:034,3358685
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1850
- Major remodel year: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $251 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,515/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $509,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,952
- Date on market: 9/13/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $450,000-8.2%$1,324/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Price change | $490,000-3.9%$1,441/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $510,000-7.1%$1,500/sqft |
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| 2/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+6.6%$1,615/sqft |
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| 4/11/2024 | Sold | $515,000-0.8%$1,515/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73200055 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2024 | Contingent | $519,000$1,526/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $519,000+8.4%$1,526/sqft |
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| 10/23/2020 | Price change | $479,000-4%$1,409/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72658815 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2020 | Price change | $499,000-6.6%$1,468/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Price change | $534,000-2.7%$1,571/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $549,000+19.3%$1,615/sqft |
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| 6/22/2015 | Sold | $460,000+2.4%$1,353/sqft |
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| 4/29/2015 | Pending sale | $449,000$1,321/sqft |
Source: The Charles Realty #71817575 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $449,000+60.4%$1,321/sqft |
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| 10/5/2012 | Sold | $280,000$824/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,989 +7.8% | $517,200 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $5,554 +6.6% | $509,500 +5% |
| 2023 | $5,212 +0.7% | $485,300 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,177 +2% | $475,800 |
| 2021 | $5,077 +6.2% | $475,800 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $4,781 +7.6% | $452,700 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $4,443 +6.6% | $421,500 +6% |
| 2018 | $4,167 +666.5% | $397,600 +4% |
| 2017 | $544 -86.9% | $382,200 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $4,136 +8.5% | $376,000 +19.4% |
| 2015 | $3,812 +7.7% | $314,800 +11.9% |
| 2014 | $3,540 +0.5% | $281,400 +5% |
| 2013 | $3,522 +11.1% | $268,000 +10.2% |
| 2012 | $3,171 +1.9% | $243,200 |
| 2011 | $3,111 +7.7% | $243,200 |
| 2010 | $2,889 +11.8% | $243,200 +0.1% |
| 2009 | $2,583 -3.1% | $243,000 |
| 2008 | $2,666 -0.8% | $243,000 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $2,688 | $244,600 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 56 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 53
