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239 Commonwealth Avenue # 72, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,900,000
Est. $11,482/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,070
Sq Ft
$1,776
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 10, 2023 • MLS# 73109518 Copied!

About this home

This spectacular penthouse in the heart of Back Back is located on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue, sitting high above the rest of Back Bay’s brownstones. Take the ELEVATOR to the 7th floor & be amazed by the incredible views, pouring sunlight, gorgeous modern finishes & expansive deck. This rarely available home offers bright and open living room with a wall of windows with stunning views of Back Bay and beyond. The kitchen features high-end European stainless steel appliances with custom cabinets and stone countertops. Slide the glass door and step onto your own private oversized oasis. Enjoy stunning sunsets from the two west-facing bedrooms with views of Fenway. Two full recently renovated bathrooms, central AC, hardwood floors throughout, and a beautiful fireplace complete this dream home. The building is professionally managed, pet-friendly, steps to Charles River,The Public Garden, Newbury Street and Boston's best restaurants.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DOMINIQUE LLC
Mailing Address 72 BREVOORT LN, RYE, NY, 10580

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,134,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $11,672
CPA Surcharge 1% ($106)
Estimated Annual Tax $11,778

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,134,300 $1,134,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 29, 2022 $1,841,000 68142/200
Jun 3, 2022 $1,225,000 67748/66
Apr 26, 2022 $1 67538/154
Jul 2, 2021 $532,000 65814/331
May 10, 2021 $1 65419/26
Dec 2, 2020 $1 64299/93
Apr 21, 2020 $2,775,000 62868/282
Dec 14, 2018 $1,300,000 60531/095
Jul 31, 2018 $9 59957/265
Apr 27, 2018 $1,262,500 59507/055

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Oct 2, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INSUL
Insulation
Permit #SF1773921
Open $20,000
Aug 26, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1767192
Closed $35,000
Jul 23, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1750136
Closed $15,000
Jun 11, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1723795
Closed $1,043,614
Oct 15, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1660320
Closed $3,500
Apr 5, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1588019
Closed $3,000
Mar 13, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1578522
Open $25,000
Oct 29, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1539300
Open $25,052
Apr 21, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1464356
Closed $12,000
Apr 12, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1461867
Open $9,800
Mar 21, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1449575
Open $200
Jan 13, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1429295
Open $57,500
Sep 27, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1395864
Open $351,160
Aug 3, 2022 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1363601
Open $1,328
Mar 2, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1296893
Open $249,700
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 (89.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,070 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,995,000
Final Sale Price: $1,900,000
Difference: $95,000 (-4.8%)
Performance Metrics
95.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,864
Sale $/sq ft: $1,776
This property sold for $1,776 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.8% below the original asking price.

With only 17 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
$1,776/sq ft
Area Average
$208/sq ft
Difference
+753.5%

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 1900
Living Area 1,070 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $12,293
Assessed Value $1,134,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Rubber
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: Deck, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

239 Commonwealth Avenue # 72, 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
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.3 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
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
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
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
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
1.5 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
2.1 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
2.3 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
1.4 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
2.3 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
2.4 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
2.8 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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Market Insights

99.7%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73528290
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Currently Listed
Jun 2, 2026
$6,900
MLS #73528290 - Active
Sold
Jun 15, 2023
$1,900,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
May 10, 2023
$1,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Iliyan Padinkov Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 2, 2026 Sold $6,900
May 10, 2023 New Listing Added $1,995,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,776

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $12,293 $1,134,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,293
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$650
Per month
Assessed Value
$1,134,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Iliyan Padinkov
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID CN200707
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Jun 15, 2023 1:43 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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