273 Commonwealth Ave # 9, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$6,500
Est. $1,555/month
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,520
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1880
Year Built
256
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$2,443,500 Listed Apr 18, 2025 • MLS# 73361323 Copied!

About this home

Quintessential Elegant Back Bay duplex with full 2 car tandem parking! Coveted sunny side of Comm Ave w/iconic views of the Mall & Prudential Center. 2-bed, 2.5-bath bi-level features decorative inlaid hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, 2-gas fireplaces & striking mosaic tile in entry foyer. Chef’s kitchen w/panel-ready appliances, stainless steel finishes, gas cooking, built-in wine fridge & pot filler above the range—combining functionality w/a high-end custom aesthetic. Spacious great room allows for both comfortable living & dedicated dining area. Upstairs, both bedrooms have en-suite full baths & generous closet space. Primary suite boasts large windows w/more stunning views of Comm Ave & 2nd bedroom includes in-unit laundry. Floor-to-ceiling built-ins, ample storage & central A/C. 2-car tandem spots w/direct rear building access in a well-maintained elevator building. Ornate common areas & grand entrance w/intricate period woodwork detail. Views. Parking. Perfection.

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,520 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,520 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $15,863
Assessed Value $1,441,900
HOA Yes

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

273 Commonwealth Ave # 9, 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
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
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
0.8 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.8 mi
Grades K-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
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
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
The Winsor School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
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
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.2 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
7.0 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
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
1.2 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
2.4 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Current Active Listing - MLS #73420253
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Currently Listed
Aug 20, 2025
$2,350,000
MLS #73420253 - Active
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Listed for Sale
Apr 18, 2025
$6,500
Original listing
Agent: Vineburgh / DiMella Team Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
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Listed for Sale
Apr 18, 2025
$6,500
Original listing
Agent: Vineburgh / DiMella Team Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 31, 2025 Sold $2,350,000
Apr 18, 2025 New Listing Added $6,500
Apr 18, 2025 New Listing Added $6,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
256 days
Price per Sq Ft
$4
Total Price Drop
-$2,443,500

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $15,863 $1,441,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,863
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,441,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Vineburgh / DiMella Team
Listing Office Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Agent MLS ID TEAM0281
Office MLS ID NB1520

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