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160 Commonwealth Ave. # 520, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$672,000
Est. $5,094/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
700
Sq Ft
$960
Price/Sq Ft
1871
Year Built
62
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 27, 2021 • MLS# 72779548 Copied!

About this home

One of the Back Bay's most magnificent and landmark buildings. This 2016 renovated unit occupies both 5th and 6th floor. The 5th floor has newer kitchen, newer hardwood floors, soaring ceilings and huge bay windows offering fantastic views of commonwealth Ave. The Spiral staircase connecting to the bedroom on the 6th floor with updated bath. You can take building elevators to either floor directly. 24 Hr Concierge, 2 modern elevators, handicap accessible, bike storage and personal trainer with a private workout room (for an extra fee) in the building. Both the Green Line T station at Copley and Orange Line Back Bay Station. Dozens of the best dining restaurants and shopping in Boston, the Charles River is in the background and the bustling streets of downtown Boston are at its front door!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1871
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
700 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $695,000
Final Sale Price: $672,000
Difference: $23,000 (-3.3%)
Performance Metrics
96.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
62
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $993
Sale $/sq ft: $960
This property sold for $960 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 62 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
$960/sq ft
Area Average
$386/sq ft
Difference
+148.5%

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 1871
Living Area 700 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,127
Assessed Value $674,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1871
Effective Year (Renovated): 1974
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
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

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

160 Commonwealth Ave. # 520, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
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
0.9 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
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
1.9 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
2.4 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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+
Boston Latin School
1.5 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
1.5 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
2.2 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
2.5 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
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
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

31.7%
Price Range
391
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73525888
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 28, 2026
$875,000
MLS #73525888 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73162440
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 29, 2023
$752,000
MLS #73162440
Sold
Apr 30, 2021
$672,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 391
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Listed for Sale
Jan 27, 2021
$695,000
Original listing
Agent: Alex Wang Office: Hestia
Previous Transaction - MLS #72042347
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 5, 2016
$598,000
MLS #72042347

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 Sold $875,000
Dec 29, 2023 Sold $752,000
Jan 27, 2021 New Listing Added $695,000
Oct 5, 2016 Sold $598,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
62 days
Price per Sq Ft
$960

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $7,127 $674,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,127
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$902
Monthly
Assessed Value
$674,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alex Wang
Listing Office Hestia
Agent MLS ID CT001515
Office MLS ID AN6089
Listing Data Updated May 3, 2021 4:08 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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