186 Commonwealth Ave # 63, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$747,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$685,000
Final Sale Price:
$747,500
Difference:
+$62,500 (+9.1%)
Performance Metrics
109.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,046
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,141
This property sold for $1,141 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This is the quintessential top floor, front facing one bedroom Back Bay brownstone condo you've been looking for! Located on the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Exeter Street (arguably the best location in Back Bay). You're on the 6th floor, so the views are incredible but, don't worry - there's an elevator! The panoramic views span from beyond the Zakim Bridge all the way across the Charles River to the landmark Citgo Sign. Watch the fireworks over the Charles River from your living room and stroll only a half block over to Newbury Street! This unit sports an oversized kitchen with a perfect layout for entertaining. His and her closets in the bedroom with plenty of storage for all of your clothes, shoes or whatever else. Move-in and all of your friends and family will come visit with jealously - prime location coupled with everything you dream of when you think of a Back Bay brownstone condo. Come see this rare opportunity on Commonwealth Ave in the Back Bay!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73561285
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 10, 2026
$3,500
MLS #73561285 - Active
Sold
Jun 23, 2017
$747,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
Listed for Sale
May 17, 2017
$685,000
Original listing
Agent: Curtis Key
Office: Key Realty Group, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,500 | - | - | MLS #73561285 - Active |
| 06/23/2017 | ✓ Sold | $747,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/17/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $685,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,152 | $559,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,152
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$390
Monthly
Assessed Value
$559,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1880
Living Area
655 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Disposal, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
Common Area
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,152
Assessed Value
$559,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$390 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
34
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Do Not Include The Residential Exemption ($2432.91 For The 2017 Fiscal Year).
Exclusions
Chandelier Pictured Not Included (Was Prior Tenants).
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","Mid-Rise","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
63
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements (5)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
15 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
655 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
6
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:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Common Area
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1880
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
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
0.2 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
Park Street School
0.6 mi
Grades K-07
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
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
7.1 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
1.9 mi
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
2.4 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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Neighborhood
Back Bay
186 Commonwealth Ave # 63, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
CT009226
Office MLS ID
AN2191
Listing Data Updated
Jan 4, 2018 1:47 PM EST
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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