233 Commonwealth Avenue # 7, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$955,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
878
Sq Ft
$1,088
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1886
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 3, 2021 • MLS# 72842670 Copied! • Updated Jul 9, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $940,000
Final Sale Price: $955,000
Difference: +$15,000 (+1.6%)
Performance Metrics
101.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,071
Sale $/sq ft: $1,088
This property sold for $1,088 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 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
$1,088/sq ft
Area Average
$241/sq ft
Difference
+351.2%

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

About this home

Sunny side of Commonwealth Ave third floor sophisticated one bedroom one bath home in prime location with large windows overlooking the Mall. Elegant and spacious living room with built in bookcases and cabinets. Fireplace with original tiles. Sunny bedroom with two large closets. Efficient kitchen with abundant storage. Bath with tub. High ceilings, hardwood floors, elevator. 100% owner occupancy. Recently redone common areas. Professionally managed. Matterport Link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=1jcfEjMr7Uo

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Property History

Market Insights

19.7%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73560518
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Aug 6, 2026
$1,170,000
MLS #73560518 - Active
Sold
Jul 8, 2021
$955,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 3, 2021
$940,000
Original listing
Agent: Jeff Simonian Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $8,171 $773,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,171
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$533
Monthly
Assessed Value
$773,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1886
Living Area 878 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $8,171
Assessed Value $773,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $533 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 12
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures $1, 500 Seller Credit For Replacement Cooktop. One Cat And One Small/medium Size Dog Allowed.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 7
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
878 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1886
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: None
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:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.7 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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 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
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
1.5 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
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 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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Back Bay

233 Commonwealth Avenue # 7, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID CT005340
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Jul 9, 2021 8:53 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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