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56 Commonwealth Ave # 55, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$393,500
Est. $2,687/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
335
Sq Ft
$1,175
Price/Sq Ft
1850
Year Built
27
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 27, 2016 • MLS# 71963941 Copied!

About this home

LOCATION!LOCATION!LOCATION! Live on the 2nd block of Commonwealth Ave&be walking distance to everywhere!Just pack&you can move right in to this cozy & updated, 5th flr, 2 RM, studio condo.Every efficient layout w/a custom Murphy bed that could be folded up during the day&the room transforms to a spacious Living RM &at night,simply pull the bed down to use it as a Bedroom!Huge walk in closet.Private&quiet unit facing the interior courtyard.High ceilings.Wood flrs.Recessed lights.Modern renovated tiled BA w/ a full tub & shower. Cheerful kitchen w/ a window & a cozy dining nook. All the furnitures can stay. Professionally maintained,managed, pet friendly building w/ very high owner occupancy rate. Low condo fees includes heat&hot water.In building laundry.Elevator.Walk to all the world class shops&dining that Newbury St, Copley Mall & Beacon Hill has to offer!Stroll to Charles River,Boston Common&Garden.Previous rent was $2000/mo.Perfect investment or pied-a-terre.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
335 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $398,000
Final Sale Price: $393,500
Difference: $4,500 (-1.1%)
Performance Metrics
98.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
27
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,188
Sale $/sq ft: $1,175
This property sold for $1,175 per square foot
Sale Summary

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

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$1,175/sq ft
Area Average
$606/sq ft
Difference
+93.7%

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 1850
Living Area 335 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,598
Assessed Value $297,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River, Walk to
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave # 55, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
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
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
1.8 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 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
Cathedral High School
0.8 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

20.7%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73221339
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 28, 2024
$460,000
MLS #73221339
Previous Transaction - MLS #72359644
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 5, 2018
$441,230
MLS #72359644
Sold
May 4, 2016
$393,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Feb 27, 2016
$398,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Ye Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Previous Transaction - MLS #71821532
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 30, 2015
$365,000
MLS #71821532

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 28, 2024 Sold $460,000
Sep 5, 2018 Sold $441,230
Feb 27, 2016 New Listing Added $398,000
Jun 30, 2015 Sold $365,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
27 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,175

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $3,598 $297,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,598
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$197
Monthly
Assessed Value
$297,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jessica Ye
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Agent MLS ID K8000931
Office MLS ID BB5474
Listing Data Updated May 6, 2016 1:46 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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