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63 Commonwealth Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,350,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,449,000
Final Sale Price:
$2,350,000
Difference:
$99,000 (-4.0%)
Performance Metrics
96.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
52
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,542
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,480
This property sold for $1,480 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 52 days on market before selling.
About this home
On the sunny side of the street, Unit 3 at 63 Commonwealth Avenue is a direct elevator access unit located on the second block of Commonwealth Avenue with 2 beds, 2.5 baths, and just under 1,600 sq. ft. The large master bedroom offers a working wood fireplace, en suite bathroom, and his and her closets. The second bedroom also features an en suite bath and its own spacious closet. Front to back unit, with generous 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has granite counters and backsplash, a sub-zero refrigerator, dishwasher, and a Viking gas stove that vents outside. A large living room with a second wood fireplace and large bay windows that looks onto Commonwealth Avenue with views of the John Hancock and Prudential towers. The private office/wine bar is just off the living area and is custom-designed with Mahogany cabinets, a custom study desk, & wine fridge. The home has direct private elevator access and 1 direct access parking.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
16.1%
Price Range
54
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73425383
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Oct 31, 2025
$2,800,000
MLS #73425383
Sold
Feb 24, 2021
$2,350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 54
Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2020
$2,449,000
Original listing
Agent: David Sampson
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,800,000 | - | - | MLS #73425383 |
| 02/24/2021 | ✓ Sold | $2,350,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/05/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,449,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,043 | $1,730,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$18,043
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$517
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,730,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
1,588 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
N
Laundry
Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Office, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$18,043
Assessed Value
$1,730,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$517 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
54 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,588 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
5
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelThird
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (2)
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:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Office, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
5
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
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:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 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
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
1.7 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 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: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.9 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
63 Commonwealth Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
David Sampson
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID
BB806534
Office MLS ID
BB5919
Listing Data Updated
Feb 25, 2021 9:13 AM 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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