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386 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215 • Back Bay
$486,000
Est. $3,583/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
385
Sq Ft
$1,262
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1890
Year Built
51
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 18, 2025 • MLS# 73346836 Copied!

About this home

The Carlyle at 386 Commonwealth Avenue-Rarely available 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with spectacular common roof deck is located in the heart of the city. This unit has hardwood floors, kitchen with granite/stainless appliances and French doors into the separate bedroom. This home is located steps to all the city has to offer including; Newbury St, Kenmore Sq, The Fenway shops/restaurants, Charles River, Whole Foods, T access and more. The building is professionally managed with an elevator and common laundry. The apartment has a tenant through 05/31/2025 @ $2450/month.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MA SIYING
Mailing Address 91 KILMARNOCK ST #12, BOSTON, MA, 02215

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $486,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,005
CPA Surcharge 1% ($40)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,045

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $486,400 $486,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 6, 2022 $499,000 68287/25
Sep 1, 2022 $690,000 68163/84
Apr 1, 2021 $489,000 65142/133
Oct 31, 2019 $445,000 61992/206
May 24, 2017 $475,000 57977/257
Oct 4, 2016 $9 56892/109
Apr 6, 2015 $380,000 54279/047
Sep 29, 2014 $9 53527/090
Sep 3, 2013 $445,878 52058/036
Apr 23, 2012 $277,000 49399/132
Aug 12, 2011 $312,000 48260/186
Aug 17, 2010 $324,000 46787/191
Apr 3, 2008 $369,000 43351/188
Mar 14, 2001 $254,000 26002/348
Sep 29, 1995 $58,500 20055/022
Dec 11, 1990 $9 16626/046

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 (89.3% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
385 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $486,000
Difference: $13,000 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
51
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,296
Sale $/sq ft: $1,262
This property sold for $1,262 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 51 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$1,262/sq ft
Area Average
$367/sq ft
Difference
+243.4%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 385 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,580
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

386 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215

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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
Kids Are People School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.8 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
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.9 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
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
1.0 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
1.1 mi
Grades K-07
The Winsor School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 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
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 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
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.8 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
1.3 mi
UP Academy
2.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
0.9 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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.2 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 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
2.6 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
2.6 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.7 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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Property History

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2.6%
Price Range
52
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 30, 2025
$486,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 52
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2025
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Doherty Office: Citylife Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 18, 2025 New Listing Added $499,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
51 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,262

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,580 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,580
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$461
Monthly
Assessed Value
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Doherty
Listing Office Citylife Real Estate
Agent MLS ID NB900397
Office MLS ID NB9350
Listing Data Updated May 30, 2025 11:40 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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