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160 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,400,000
Est. $9,702/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,510
Sq Ft
$927
Price/Sq Ft
1881
Year Built
Condominium
Type
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 4, 2021 • MLS# 72876264 Copied!

About this home

Exciting and rare opportunity to combine two south facing contiguous one bedrooms and create a spacious two or three bedroom residence! Both units feature high ceilings, well-proportioned dining and living spaces and incredible city views. Other features include hardwood floors and central air. The Vendome is a professionally managed elevator building with 24/7 concierge and a newly refurbished lobby in the heart of the Back Bay steps to the many shops and restaurants on Newbury Street, the Esplanade and the Boston Public Garden. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to design your own home or hold/rent both condos as a great long term investment.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner NEIGHBORHOOD ASN OF BACK BAY
Mailing Address 160 COMMONWEALTH AVE #L-8, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 991
Description N/A

Tax Information

Assessed Value $138,500
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $1,425
CPA Surcharge 1% ($4)
Estimated Annual Tax $1,429

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $138,500 $138,500 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 3, 2022 $570,000 68274/285
Jul 7, 2022 $499,000 67920/13
Jun 16, 2022 $1,350,000 67811/321
May 24, 2022 $519,000 67690/241
May 2, 2022 $750,000 67581/124
Apr 20, 2022 $10 67509/235
Mar 31, 2022 $1,200,000 67409/60
Mar 29, 2022 $740,000 67390/218
Feb 28, 2022 $1,600,000 67242/87
Feb 4, 2022 $625,000 67131/85

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Mar 19, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1775441 		Closed $58,000
Nov 7, 2025 Certificate of Occupancy
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #COO1791284 		Closed $1,200,000
Aug 28, 2025 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1769540 		Open $2,500
Aug 27, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1755786 		Closed $5,000
Jul 30, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1741108 		Closed $15,000
Jul 28, 2025 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1750506 		Open $15,000
Jul 16, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
SPRINK
Fire Protection/Sprinkler
Permit #ALT1744475 		Open $52,000
Jun 13, 2025 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1728102 		Open $10,000
Jun 3, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #ALT1691251 		Open $1,200,000
May 16, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
SPRINK
Fire Protection/Sprinkler
Permit #ALT1710642 		Open $32,102
May 15, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1721387 		Closed $20,000
Apr 16, 2025 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1707690 		Closed $8,000
Mar 17, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1691258 		Open $150,000
Mar 13, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1696774 		Closed $7,200
Feb 4, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1686391 		Open $284,457
Oct 30, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1667150 		Open $22,000
Oct 4, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1653551 		Open $178,000
Oct 1, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1658267 		Closed $8,000
Sep 26, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1656026 		Closed $8,300
Sep 24, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1653984 		Closed $116,300
Sep 23, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1651172 		Open $9,800
Aug 1, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1631174 		Closed $2,000
Apr 30, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1596772 		Open $8,550
Apr 10, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1589358 		Closed $3,200
Apr 1, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1584545 		Open $4,000
Mar 28, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1584012 		Open $3,500
Mar 22, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1583157 		Closed $7,200
Mar 12, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1576848 		Open $124,184
Feb 22, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1572716 		Closed $2,800
Jan 31, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTDEM
Demolition - Interior
Permit #SF1562437 		Open $25,000
Jan 22, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1562959 		Closed $61,268
Jan 7, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1552863 		Open $159,577
Sep 13, 2023 Electrical Permit
SRVCHG
Service Change
Permit #E1516055 		Closed $1,200
Jun 8, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1483369 		Closed $3,000
May 5, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1465336 		Closed $14,000
Apr 27, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1466433 		Closed $38,500
Apr 20, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1463450 		Open $7,000
Feb 7, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1436980 		Closed $8,412
Jan 31, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1435748 		Closed $9,700
Jan 26, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1434816 		Open $187,118
Nov 23, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1414556 		Open $207,826
Sep 7, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1387402 		Open $15,000
Jun 13, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1342656 		Closed $6,000
Jun 2, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1336562 		Open $10,000
May 3, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1328832 		Closed $208,431
Apr 14, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1320725 		Open —
Mar 30, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1295862 		Open $55,000
Mar 17, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1307571 		Closed $6,000
Mar 3, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1303599 		Open $2,500
Feb 18, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1297663 		Closed $6,000
Feb 18, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1298119 		Closed $5,500
Dec 20, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1277426 		Open $2,000
Dec 16, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1277424 		Closed $4,000
Dec 1, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1273433 		Open $5,000
Nov 4, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1266172 		Closed $120,000
Oct 27, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1260031 		Closed $10,000
Oct 20, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1256237 		Closed $68,821
Oct 13, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1258518 		Open $20,000
Sep 28, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1236878 		Open $205,000
Aug 9, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1075847 		Open $24,000
Jun 9, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1191390 		Open $5,000
Jun 7, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1203377 		Closed $125,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (87.7% confidence) · Data as of May 31, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1881
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,510 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,550,000
Final Sale Price: $1,400,000
Difference: $150,000 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,026
Sale $/sq ft: $927
This property sold for $927 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$927/sq ft
Area Average
$315/sq ft
Difference
+194.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1881
Living Area 1,510 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

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

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $14,513
Assessed Value $1,644,300

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1881
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
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:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

160 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

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: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 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: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 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 | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School 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 | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate 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 | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 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: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 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: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

65.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73481327
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Mar 2, 2026
$3,200,000
MLS #73481327 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73340474
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Previously Sold
Feb 27, 2025
$2,700,000
MLS #73340474
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73158908
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Previously Sold
Mar 8, 2024
$1,110,000
MLS #73158908
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Sold
Aug 26, 2021
$1,400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Aug 4, 2021
$1,550,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 30, 2026 Sold $3,200,000 —
Feb 27, 2025 Sold $2,700,000 —
Mar 8, 2024 Sold $1,110,000 —
Aug 4, 2021 New Listing Added $1,550,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$927

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $14,513 $1,644,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$14,513
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$1,213
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,644,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID TM309563
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Aug 26, 2021 10:58 AM 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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