56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,100,000
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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.
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 History
Market Insights
41.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73385390
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2025
$2,300,000
MLS #73385390
Sold
Jun 28, 2018
$3,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,300,000 | - | - | MLS #73385390 |
| 06/28/2018 | ✓ Sold | $3,100,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/05/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,825,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$912 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Included In The Sale Are 3 Flat Screen Tvs, Dining Room Chandelier, All Outdoor Deck Furniture And All Window Treatments. There Is An Above Ground Oil Tank That Has Been De-commissioned.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Wood
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:
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
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
0.2 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
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
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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Neighborhood
Back Bay
56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone
617-266-4430
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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