63 Commonwealth Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,350,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,588
Sq Ft
$1,480
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
1
Parking
52
Days on Market
Sold 2021 Listed Nov 5, 2020 • MLS# 72753641 Copied! • Updated Feb 25, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,449,000
Final Sale Price: $2,350,000
Difference: $99,000 (-4.0%)
Performance Metrics
96.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
52
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,542
Sale $/sq ft: $1,480
This property sold for $1,480 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 52 days on market before selling.

About this home

On the sunny side of the street, Unit 3 at 63 Commonwealth Avenue is a direct elevator access unit located on the second block of Commonwealth Avenue with 2 beds, 2.5 baths, and just under 1,600 sq. ft. The large master bedroom offers a working wood fireplace, en suite bathroom, and his and her closets. The second bedroom also features an en suite bath and its own spacious closet. Front to back unit, with generous 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has granite counters and backsplash, a sub-zero refrigerator, dishwasher, and a Viking gas stove that vents outside. A large living room with a second wood fireplace and large bay windows that looks onto Commonwealth Avenue with views of the John Hancock and Prudential towers. The private office/wine bar is just off the living area and is custom-designed with Mahogany cabinets, a custom study desk, & wine fridge. The home has direct private elevator access and 1 direct access parking.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

16.1%
Price Range
54
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73425383
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 31, 2025
$2,800,000
MLS #73425383
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Sold
Feb 24, 2021
$2,350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 54
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Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2020
$2,449,000
Original listing
Agent: David Sampson Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $18,043 $1,730,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,043
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$517
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,730,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,588 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Office, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $18,043
Assessed Value $1,730,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $517 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 54 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,588 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
5
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Office, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 5

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
1.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.9 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

63 Commonwealth Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent David Sampson
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB806534
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Feb 25, 2021 9:13 AM EST
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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