178 Commonwealth Avenue # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$470,000

Est. $10,002,972/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

482

Sq Ft

$975

Price/Sq Ft

1879

Year Built

Condominium

Type

0

Days on Market

Closed Listed Oct 13, 2016 • MLS# 72080619 Copied!

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About this home

Perfectly located on the most desirable Commonwealth Ave. This studio / 1 bedroom is stylish and features it's own private entrance as well as access through the charming townhome. Living room with hardwood floors, f/p w mantle open to a quaint galley kitchen and an updated bath. Live right in heart of Back Bay close to everywhere you want to be!

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Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1879

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

482 sq ft

Total Rooms

2

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $525,000

Final Sale Price: $470,000

Difference: $55,000 (-10.5%)

Performance Metrics

89.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $1,089

Sale $/sq ft: $975

This property sold for $975 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.5% below the original asking price.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property

$975/sq ft

Area Average

$335/sq ft

Difference

+190.7%

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 1879

Living Area 482 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone

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 $4,758

Assessed Value $432,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1879

Structure Type: Rowhouse

Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water

Heating Zones: 1

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:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

178 Commonwealth Avenue # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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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

0.2 mi

Grades PK-06

The Learning Project

0.2 mi

Grades K-06

Park Street School

0.5 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

0.6 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

2.3 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

3.0 mi

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

1.5 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

0.9 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

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

2.4 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 #73496229

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Currently Listed

Apr 6, 2026

$2,950

MLS #73496229 - Active

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Sold

Oct 24, 2016

$470,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 2

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Oct 13, 2016

$525,000

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Agent: Robert Cohen Office: Engel & Volkers Boston

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/06/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$2,950	-	-	MLS #73496229 - Active
10/24/2016	✓ Sold	$470,000	-	-	Property sold
10/13/2016	🏠 Listed for Sale	$525,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
May 3, 2026	Sold	$2,950	—
Oct 13, 2016	New Listing Added	$525,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

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Price per Sq Ft

$975

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2016	$4,758	$432,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,758

Tax Year 2016

HOA Fee

$9,999,999

Monthly

Assessed Value

$432,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Robert Cohen

Listing Office Engel & Volkers Boston

Agent MLS ID BB801321

Office MLS ID AN2593

Listing Data Updated Oct 26, 2016 11:10 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.