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56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,100,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,825,000
Final Sale Price:
$3,100,000
Difference:
+$1,275,000 (+69.9%)
Performance Metrics
169.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,825
Sale $/sq ft:
$3,100
This property sold for $3,100 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 69.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
One and only! 2nd block of Commonwealth Avenue fully renovated-7th floor Penthouse with iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+ sq. ft. front and rear decks. Fabulous light, 4 exposures. Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen with marble countertops, chef's Viking stainless appliances. Sliding doors leading directly from living room/dining room onto the front deck. Master bedroom with luxurious double sink marble bathroom, heated towel warmer, radiant floor, 2 closets. Second bedroom/office with Queen size Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom with radiant floor, walk-in closet and sliding doors directly onto rear deck. Elevator to 6th Floor. Central A/C, automatic irrigation, in-unit washer/dryer plus 2 exclusive use full size tandem parking spaces. Extraordinary!
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Property History
Market Insights
59.4%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73385390
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Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2025
$2,300,000
MLS #73385390
Sold
Jun 28, 2018
$3,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Jun 5, 2018
$1,825,000
Original listing
Agent: Monte Levin/Gary Lazarus Team
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Previous Transaction - MLS #71267233
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Previously Sold
Oct 5, 2011
$1,260,000
MLS #71267233
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,300,000 | - | - | MLS #73385390 |
| 06/28/2018 | ✓ Sold | $3,100,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/05/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,825,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/05/2011 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,260,000 | - | - | MLS #71267233 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $15,590 | $1,487,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$15,590
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$912
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,487,600
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1930
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Marble, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Wood
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Wood
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Financial
Annual Tax
$15,590
Assessed Value
$1,487,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$912 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Included In The Sale Are 3 Flat Screen Tvs, Dining Room Chandelier, All Outdoor Deck Furniture And All Window Treatments. There Is An Above Ground Oil Tank That Has Been De-commissioned.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Wood
Room Markers
BABathroom (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Marble, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Intercom, Security System
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1930
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Nearby Schools
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Location
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Monte Levin/Gary Lazarus Team
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM003677
Office MLS ID
BB2054
Listing Data Updated
Jun 28, 2018 1:03 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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