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56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,100,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$3,100
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1930
Year Built
2
Parking
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 5, 2018 • MLS# 72339535 Copied! • Updated Jun 28, 2018

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
$205/sq ft
Difference
+1,415.3%

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

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
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Previously Sold
Sep 25, 2025
$2,300,000
MLS #73385390
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

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
Features Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces 2
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
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
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.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

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 information not available for this location.

Location

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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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