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228 Commonwealth Ave # 7, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$846,000
Est. $5,415/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
617
Sq Ft
$1,371
Price/Sq Ft
1878
Year Built
Condominium
Type
56
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 17, 2019 • MLS# 72520022 Copied!

About this home

Located in the heart of Back Bay just steps from the city’s best shopping on Newbury Street, the famed Public Garden and the Charles River Esplanade, this one bedroom presents a wonderful opportunity for a starter city home, pied-a-terre or an investor rental property with parking included. The spacious living room features a bay of windows overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and opens to the kitchen with breakfast bar, granite counters and stainless steel appliances including gas range and dishwasher. Additional features include exposed brick accent walls in both the living room and bedroom. There is common laundry and a shared roof deck with stunning city views in this professionally managed building, plus a tandem lane of direct-access parking (two spaces) for this unit.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SUNGUR EVREN
Mailing Address 226 COMMONWEALTH AV #4, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,476,900
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $25,487
CPA Surcharge 1% ($245)
Estimated Annual Tax $25,732

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $2,476,900 $2,476,900 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 11, 2022 $2,199,000 68296/9

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 19, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1849719 		Open $4,850
Dec 13, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1423066 		Open $6,000
Dec 2, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1419317 		Closed $50,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (88.5% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1878
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
617 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $846,000
Difference: $3,000 (-0.4%)
Performance Metrics
99.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
56
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,376
Sale $/sq ft: $1,371
This property sold for $1,371 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 56 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,371/sq ft
Area Average
$223/sq ft
Difference
+513.8%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1878
Living Area 617 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Tandem
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,619
Assessed Value $622,800

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1878
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Tandem

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

228 Commonwealth Ave # 7, 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
Kingsley Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.3 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
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
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
0.8 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 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
2.0 mi
H

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
1.3 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
1.4 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
2.3 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
2.8 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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Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73534233
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Currently Listed
Jun 11, 2026
$3,400
MLS #73534233 - Active
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Sold
Sep 6, 2019
$846,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 58
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Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2019
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: Tracy Campion Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 11, 2026 Sold $3,400 —
Jun 17, 2019 New Listing Added $849,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
56 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,371

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $6,619 $622,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,619
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$385
Monthly
Assessed Value
$622,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tracy Campion
Listing Office Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB904054
Office MLS ID BB5984
Listing Data Updated Sep 6, 2019 10:22 AM 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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