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160 Commonwealth Avenue # 517, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$650,000
1
Baths
588
Sq Ft
$1,105
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1817
Year Built
Condominium
Type
14
Days on Market
Sold 2018 Listed Sep 6, 2018 • MLS# 72389496 Copied! • Updated Oct 12, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $685,000
Final Sale Price: $650,000
Difference: $35,000 (-5.1%)
Performance Metrics
94.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,165
Sale $/sq ft: $1,105
This property sold for $1,105 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.1% below the original asking price.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Extraordinary spacious studio with breath-taking views of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Beautiful hardwood flooring, fabulous ceiling height, generous kitchen with granite, newly redone bathroom with granite and glass shower enclosure, ample closet/ storage, bicycle storage, same floor common laundry, & central ac. Built in 1871, the Mansard-roofed French Second Empire style corner building of the Hotel Vendome is in a prime Back Bay location. An amazing home for a very fortunate new owner!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73597383
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 1, 2026
$3,950
MLS #73597383 - Active
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Sold
Oct 12, 2018
$650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Sep 6, 2018
$685,000
Original listing
Agent: Natalie Bassil Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $3,502 $574,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,502
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$534
Monthly
Assessed Value
$574,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1817
Living Area 588 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,502
Assessed Value $574,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $534 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 58
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 517
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1817
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
588 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1817
Effective Year (Renovated): 1975
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.8 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

160 Commonwealth Avenue # 517, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Natalie Bassil
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB903976
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Oct 12, 2018 2:37 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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