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56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,100,000
Est. $18,086/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$3,100
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1930
Year Built
Condominium
Type
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 5, 2018 • MLS# 72339535 Copied!

About this home

One and only! 2nd block of Commonwealth Avenue fully renovated-7th floor Penthouse with iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+ sq. ft. front and rear decks. Fabulous light, 4 exposures. Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen with marble countertops, chef's Viking stainless appliances. Sliding doors leading directly from living room/dining room onto the front deck. Master bedroom with luxurious double sink marble bathroom, heated towel warmer, radiant floor, 2 closets. Second bedroom/office with Queen size Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom with radiant floor, walk-in closet and sliding doors directly onto rear deck. Elevator to 6th Floor. Central A/C, automatic irrigation, in-unit washer/dryer plus 2 exclusive use full size tandem parking spaces. Extraordinary!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,825,000
Final Sale Price: $3,100,000
Difference: +$1,275,000 (+69.9%)
Performance Metrics
169.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,825
Sale $/sq ft: $3,100
This property sold for $3,100 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 69.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 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
$3,100/sq ft
Area Average
$606/sq ft
Difference
+411.1%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Marble, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $15,590
Assessed Value $1,487,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Marble, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Assigned

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave PH, 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
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-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
1.2 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 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
2.6 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
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 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
1.8 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 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-
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
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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
2.8 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
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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Property History

Market Insights

41.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73385390
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Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2025
$2,300,000
MLS #73385390
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Sold
Jun 28, 2018
$3,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jun 5, 2018
$1,825,000
Original listing
Agent: Monte Levin/Gary Lazarus Team Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 25, 2025 Sold $2,300,000 —
Jun 5, 2018 New Listing Added $1,825,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3,100

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $15,590 $1,487,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,590
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$912
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,487,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Monte Levin/Gary Lazarus Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM003677
Office MLS ID BB2054
Listing Data Updated Jun 28, 2018 1:03 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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