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205 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$5,450,000
Est. $32,060/month
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,200
Sq Ft
$2,477
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
2
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jun 22, 2026 • MLS# 73539574 Copied!

About this home

On the sunny side of Commonwealth in a luxury building with direct elevator the bright & airy living/entertaining areas flow beautifully in an effortless open layout!Brick brownstone building located on tree-framed Comm Ave on the choice block between Exeter & Fairfield Street. Lofty ceilings contribute to the wonderful sense of space in a triple wide building. The home has expansive windows with private balcony to take in the breathtaking Back Bay views.Wonderful layout grounded by stained hardwood floors. Framed in statuary marble the wood burning fireplace creates for focal point and living room space flowing into dining area with amazing natural light from the skylight above.The kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry and stone counters, Wolf and Subzero appliances. Spacious Master Bedroom with master bathroom & walk-in shower. The second bedroom has amazing custom closet space.Upstairs you can find a full bar and half bath leading out onto private roof deck with grill & hot tub

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BLANK TIMOTHY
Mailing Address 205 COMMONWEALTH AV #10, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,246,900
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $23,121
CPA Surcharge 1% ($221)
Estimated Annual Tax $23,342

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $2,246,900 $2,246,900 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 7, 2022 $10 67913/277
Jun 27, 2022 $100 67859/279
Aug 12, 2021 $2,650,000 66079/326
Aug 10, 2021 $1 66063/114
Sep 1, 2020 $2,485,000 63682/62
Aug 30, 2019 $2,300,000 61678/176
Jul 31, 2018 $2,109,000 59960/224
Oct 17, 2017 $2,760,000 58664/015
Nov 10, 2009 $9 45709/117
Jan 6, 1997 $9 21120/283

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 30, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1782536 		Open $13,067
May 19, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1718998 		Closed $20,000
Mar 4, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1694415 		Closed $14,000
Feb 25, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1689812 		Open $523,057
Apr 29, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1596125 		Closed $10,000
Jan 18, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1556394 		Open $12,500
Dec 12, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1546136 		Open $14,000
Jun 15, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1344545 		Closed $8,000
Jun 9, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1344225 		Closed $8,000
May 18, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1336430 		Open $86,751
Mar 24, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1307585 		Closed $306,221
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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,880 1,880 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (88.6% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
8

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 2,200 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features Elevator

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $34,024
Assessed Value $2,663,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Elevator
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

205 Commonwealth Ave PH, 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.6 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 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
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 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
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 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
1.5 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
2.1 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
2.9 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 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
Edwards Middle
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.4 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
1.8 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
3.1 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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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Jun 23, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 22, 2026
$5,450,000
Original listing
Agent: The Mazer Group Office: Compass
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Jun 22, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 23, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Jun 22, 2026 New Listing Added $5,450,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
2 days
Price per Sq Ft
$2,477

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $34,024 $2,663,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$34,024
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,466
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,663,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Mazer Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM356385
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 4:48 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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