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207 Commonwealth Ave # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$740,000
Est. $4,904/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
611
Sq Ft
$1,211
Price/Sq Ft
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 3, 2016 • MLS# 71998287 Copied!

About this home

Great second floor 1 bed 1 bath front facing apartment for rent on Commonwealth Ave between Exeter and Fairfield. With huge bay windows overlooking the Comm ave mall and a fire place, the living room makes you never want to leave home. The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances as well as a large breakfast bar that looks into the nice sized living room. The bathroom has some recent updates including a new tub with glass partition. Other features include custom built in cabinets throughout the condo, plenty of closet space, laundry conveniently located in building, an elevator......and pets welcome!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HARRIS DAVID A
Mailing Address 207 COMMONWEALTH AV #9, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,407,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $14,481
CPA Surcharge 1% ($135)
Estimated Annual Tax $14,616

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,407,300 $1,407,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 19, 2021 $600,000 65494/64
Dec 10, 2019 $1 62202/343
Dec 12, 2018 $9 60518/070
Jun 29, 2018 $575,000 59820/288
Mar 13, 2017 $9 57669/192
Aug 19, 2016 $530,000 56630/114
Jun 13, 2016 $9 56258/140
Sep 30, 2009 $465,000 45559/248
Jul 1, 1998 $235,000 22631/265

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jul 28, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1733042
Closed $11,432
Sep 27, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1528361
Closed $1,500
Aug 15, 2023 Long Form/Alteration Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #ALT1481089
Closed $52,475
Nov 2, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1405855
Closed $33,870
Aug 10, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1370660
Closed $2,500
Aug 2, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1366529
Open $4,000
Jun 23, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1349571
Open $5,000
Jun 8, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1340430
Closed $86,000
Mar 3, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1299893
Closed $1,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (89.7% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
611 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $730,000
Final Sale Price: $740,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+1.4%)
Performance Metrics
101.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,195
Sale $/sq ft: $1,211
This property sold for $1,211 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 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
$1,211/sq ft
Area Average
$197/sq ft
Difference
+514.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

9 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Living Area 611 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
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

Garage Spaces 9
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 10

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,485
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
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

Garage Spaces: 9
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

207 Commonwealth Ave # 3, 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.6 mi
Grades K-07
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
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 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
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 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
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.5 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.4 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
1.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
2.2 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
2.5 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
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 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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Current Active Listing - MLS #73538376
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Currently Listed
Jun 18, 2026
$949,000
MLS #73538376 - Active
Sold
Jun 14, 2016
$740,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 1
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Listed for Sale
May 3, 2016
$730,000
Original listing
Agent: Adam Shore Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 18, 2026 Sold $949,000
May 3, 2016 New Listing Added $730,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,211

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $6,485 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,485
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$422
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Listing Information

Listing Office Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Agent MLS ID CN204257
Office MLS ID NB1520
Listing Data Updated Jun 14, 2016 2:24 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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