61 Commonwealth Ave # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,260,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,350,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,260,000
Difference:
$90,000 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
67
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,170
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,092
This property sold for $1,092 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.
The property spent 67 days on market before selling.
About this home
Designed & built in 1879 for a textile manufacturer & merchant, this sunny-side home retains the historic charm unique to a Back Bay mansion. Once used as the entertaining parlor & dining room of a single family home, these rooms showcase magnificent detail in their moldings, 3 fireplaces, mantles, & medallions with intricacies that must be seen in person. The updated eat- in kitchen is flanked by a grand living room (the former parlor) overlooking The Comm Ave Mall while an impressively sized master bedroom (former dining room)with gold detailed fireplace & coffered ceiling graces the rear of the unit. A 2nd room, ideal for office or nursery, resides next to the master. A prestigious address for a very special home offering easy access to Beacon Hill, Back Bay, The Financial District, The Public Garden, The Boston Common, The Charles River, & more. New heating system being installed. Small, self-managed, association. Pet-friendly with trustee approval.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.3%
Price Range
68
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73569681
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 28, 2026
$9,950
MLS #73569681 - Active
Sold
May 5, 2017
$1,260,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 68
Listed for Sale
Jan 11, 2017
$1,350,000
Original listing
Agent: The Annette Given Team
Office: The Charles Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $9,950 | - | - | MLS #73569681 - Active |
| 05/05/2017 | ✓ Sold | $1,260,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 01/11/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,350,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $9,147 | $863,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,147
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$930
Monthly
Assessed Value
$863,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1879
Living Area
1,154 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling
Other
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
3
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
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
$9,147
Assessed Value
$863,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$930 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Pets Permitted With Trustee Approval, 3 Units In Association Are Vacant- This Being One. One Owner Owns 3 Units, One Owner Owns 2 Units.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
68 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1879
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,154 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1879
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Other
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:
3
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
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
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-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
1.1 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 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
2.5 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
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 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
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
1.7 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
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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
2.9 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
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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Neighborhood
Back Bay
61 Commonwealth Ave # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Annette Given Team
Listing Office
The Charles Realty
Office Phone
617-236-0353
Agent MLS ID
TM318173
Office MLS ID
BB9906
Listing Data Updated
May 5, 2017 3:28 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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