239 Commonwealth Ave # 10, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$460,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$489,000
Final Sale Price:
$460,000
Difference:
$29,000 (-5.9%)
Performance Metrics
94.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$836
Sale $/sq ft:
$786
This property sold for $786 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.9% below the original asking price.
With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
1 Bedroom with bonus office room located in the heart of beautiful Back Bay. Centrally placed on the corner of Fairfield and Commonwealth Ave. Full size kitchen, bedroom, living room and office. Laundry facilities located on the same floor. Professionally managed building, three blocks from the Green line T, a block from Newbury Street and across the street from the Commonwealth Mall. Pet friendly building.
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Property History
Market Insights
28.8%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73536779
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Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2026
$645,995
MLS #73536779
Sold
May 7, 2016
$460,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
Listed for Sale
Apr 4, 2016
$489,000
Original listing
Agent: Paige Johnston
Office: Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $645,995 | - | - | MLS #73536779 |
| 05/07/2016 | ✓ Sold | $460,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/04/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $489,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $4,138 | $341,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,138
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$233
Monthly
Assessed Value
$341,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
585 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,138
Assessed Value
$341,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$233 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
10
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
30 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
585 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (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:
Appliances:
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
None
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:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 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
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 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
0.9 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.5 mi
|
#325 of 352
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
1.4 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
1.7 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
2.3 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
2.4 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
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 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
239 Commonwealth Ave # 10, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paige Johnston
Listing Office
Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate
Office Phone
617-536-8000
Agent MLS ID
CT005919
Office MLS ID
AC0250
Listing Data Updated
Jun 7, 2016 9:48 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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