409 Commonwealth Ave # B, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215 • Back Bay
$5,887,500
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,600
Sq Ft
$1,280
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1899
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
64
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 18, 2015 • MLS# 71793177 Copied! • Updated Aug 21, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $5,950,000
Final Sale Price: $5,887,500
Difference: $62,500 (-1.1%)
Performance Metrics
98.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
64
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,293
Sale $/sq ft: $1,280
This property sold for $1,280 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 64 days on market before selling.

About this home

Spectacular parlor level residence set on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue. Extensively restored and meticulously renovated, this Back Bay home features a stunning private entrance from Comm Ave, soaring ceilings and oversized windows, creating an unmatched grandeur. Entertain with ease from the eat-in chef’s kitchen, to the formal dining room and the grand living room with wood burning fireplace and original ceiling detail. A study features generous built-ins, while an oval living room opens to a private terrace. There are four bedrooms including an au pair suite with separate entry and a luxurious master suite with marble spa-like bath complete with soaking tub and infrared sauna. A lower level family room leads to a private patio with fireplace and grilling area. Full-time concierge, elevator, professional management and three garage parking spaces.

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Property History

Market Insights

4.3%
Price Range
65
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73491815
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 16, 2026
$6,150,000
MLS #73491815
Sold
Aug 21, 2015
$5,887,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 65
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2015
$5,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Harper Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $53,158 $4,389,620

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$53,158
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$2,658
Monthly
Assessed Value
$4,389,620

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 4,600 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Storage, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 6
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $53,158
Assessed Value $4,389,620

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $2,658 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 11
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions All Sconces & Hanging Light Fixtures, Interior A/V System, Plaques On Living Room Doors.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building B
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 65 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,600 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Effective Year (Renovated): 2012
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access
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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 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
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
The Winsor School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.7 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
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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.4 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
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.6 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.7 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
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

409 Commonwealth Ave # B, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Harper
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
Office Phone 617-247-2909
Agent MLS ID CN202794
Office MLS ID BB9325
Listing Data Updated Aug 21, 2015 1:30 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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