2 Commonwealth, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$11,000,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$12,000,000
Final Sale Price:
$11,000,000
Difference:
$1,000,000 (-8.3%)
Performance Metrics
91.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
106
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$3,281
Sale $/sq ft:
$3,008
This property sold for $3,008 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 8.3% below the original asking price.
At 106 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
RARELY AVAILABLE , a combination of 2 of the most desirable corner units with mesmerizing views from every window at The Carlton House, adjacent to the Public Garden and the newest luxury hotel in Boston, The Newbury. This unique residence offering not only a large square footage all on one floor with high ceilings and oversized windows with expansive breathtaking views of The Charles River, Public Garden and Back Bay all the way down the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, but it also has the potential of being turned into one of the most spectacular 4 bedroom residences Boston has seen. The present layout offers a large formal foyer, a gorgeous living room, formal dining room with oversized windows, large study/library, two massive master bedroom suites with en-suite master baths and overly generous dressing rooms and ample closets. There is 24-hr concierge, hotel services and 2 valet parking spaces.
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Property History
Market Insights
26.7%
Price Range
107
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73369449
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 27, 2025
$15,000,000
MLS #73369449
Sold
Sep 21, 2021
$11,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 107
Listed for Sale
May 10, 2021
$12,000,000
Original listing
Agent: Lili Banani
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $15,000,000 | - | - | MLS #73369449 |
| 09/21/2021 | ✓ Sold | $11,000,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/10/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $12,000,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $55,542 | $0 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$55,542
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$7,357
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1982
Living Area
3,657 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
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
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$55,542
Assessed Value
0.00
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$7,357 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Elevator(s), Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Dining Room Chandelier And Hallway Sconces Are Excluded From The Sale
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
15 E/F
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
City of Boston Tax Record
Documents
Floor Plans (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
107 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1982
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,657 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
1
Entry Level
15
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1982
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
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
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Under
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
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 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
1.1 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 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
2.7 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
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 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
UP Academy
1.8 mi
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.5 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
1.8 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
1.8 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
1.9 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
2.7 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
2 Commonwealth, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Lili Banani
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB900792
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Sep 21, 2021 2:10 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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