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160 Commonwealth Avenue # 520, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$598,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
698
Sq Ft
$857
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1871
Year Built
Condominium
Type
45
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 22, 2016 • MLS# 72042347 Copied! • Updated Oct 5, 2016

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,000
Final Sale Price: $598,000
Difference: $1,000 (-0.2%)
Performance Metrics
99.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
45
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $858
Sale $/sq ft: $857
This property sold for $857 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 45 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$857/sq ft
Area Average
$177/sq ft
Difference
+384.9%

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

About this home

The Magnificent Vendome! A Landmark Condominium Building In The Heart Of Boston's Back Bay On Commonwealth Avenue. Built As Hotel Vendome,This Iconic White Facade Building Is Now Home To Condominiums. Front Facing Home Located On The Fifth & Sixth Floor Offers Magnificent Views Of The Commonwealth Ave Mall. Unit Has Two Levels Of Living Space With One Bedroom - One Bathroom.An Amazing Opportunity For Someone To Be Able To Customize Their Home To Their Liking! The Vendome Offers 24 Hr Concierge,Elevators (2), Handicap Accessible Building.

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Property History

Market Insights

20.5%
Price Range
56
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73162440
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 29, 2023
$752,000
MLS #73162440
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72779548
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 30, 2021
$672,000
MLS #72779548
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Sold
Oct 5, 2016
$598,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 56
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Listed for Sale
Jul 22, 2016
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Timothy Linnane Office: Linnane Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $5,734 $521,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,734
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$851
Monthly
Assessed Value
$521,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1871
Living Area 698 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $5,734
Assessed Value $521,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $851 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Air Conditioning
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Seller Reserves The Right To Accept An Offer Anytime.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 520
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Two Levels With Spiral Staircase
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 56 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1871
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
698 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
5

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1871
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
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
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
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
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
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
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
1.4 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
1.9 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
2.4 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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+
Boston Latin School
1.5 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
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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Neighborhood

Back Bay

160 Commonwealth Avenue # 520, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Timothy Linnane
Listing Office Linnane Real Estate
Office Phone 617-236-4900
Agent MLS ID BB921300
Office MLS ID NB3006
Listing Data Updated Oct 5, 2016 3:09 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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