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36 Commonwealth Avenue PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$8,495,000
$7,995,000
Est. $50,650/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,771
Sq Ft
$2,120
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
163
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$500,000 Listed Jan 27, 2026 • MLS# 73471899 Copied! • Updated Jul 7, 2026

About this home

Updated, painted, and staged! Located one block and steps from the Boston Public Garden is an extraordinary 3 floor home in Back Bay’s most coveted address. Elevator access to all floors you will find three sun-filled corner exposures, additional windows and sunlight throughout. Bonus - The only front facing Private Terrace overlooking the Mall on a middle floor of a townhouse, ideal for entertaining conveniently off Grand fireplace living room. Centered gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, Sunny formal dining room enjoying classic Back Bay architectural views. 2nd floor, front facing primary suite features a fireplace, sitting area, custom closets, and a marble spa bath, add'l Guest Bedroom suite, Top floor 2 additional bedrooms, Bonus - Paneled library/media room/home office with built-ins with fireplace, Soaring ceilings. Enjoy your Private Roof Terrace w/exceptional views, sunrise and sunsets, Two Tandem Garage, Add'l Storage, Professional Managed.

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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
5.9%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 3, 2026
$7,995,000 $500,000 (-5.89%)
From $8,495,000 to $7,995,000 (-5.9%)
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Listed for Sale
Jan 27, 2026
$8,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Beth Dickerson Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $86,474 $7,256,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$86,474
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$2,817
Monthly
Assessed Value
$7,256,800

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 3,771 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement N
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Assigned
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $86,474
Assessed Value $7,256,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $2,817 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building PH
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 161 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,771 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
3
Entry Level
3

Room Details

First Floor

Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room

Second Floor

Bedroom2
Master Bedroom

Third Floor

Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Family Room

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Assigned

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Private School, T-Station

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

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Property Tax $7,206
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $2,817/mo
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

36 Commonwealth Avenue PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Beth Dickerson
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB904055
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Jul 7, 2026 3:43 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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