56 Commonwealth Avenue # 22, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$409,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$409,000
Final Sale Price:
$409,000
Difference:
+$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,239
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,239
This property sold for $1,239 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold exactly at the asking price.
With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
A one of a kind studio unit situated on the quintessential tree-lined avenue in the heart of the Back Bay. The cozy second floor studio unit is facing south, sun filled, and offers a convenient kitchenette and bathroom. Inside there's a spacious closet and beautiful hardwood floors. The building has beautiful lobby, common laundry on the first floor, a full-service elevator, it is professionally managed, and is key fob accessed. The perfect and affordable pied-a-terre! Special assessment $990 total due with 9/1 & 10/1 condo fee to support capital projects. It will be taken out from the condo fee for those months. Owner Occupancy needs to be over 51% and now reach that, so there's a waiting list for rentals.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73566910
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 22, 2026
$2,500
MLS #73566910 - Active
Sold
Oct 4, 2021
$409,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2021
$409,000
Original listing
Agent: Rebecca Zeng
Office: Quintess Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #71850689
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 4, 2015
$345,000
MLS #71850689
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,500 | - | - | MLS #73566910 - Active |
| 10/04/2021 | ✓ Sold | $409,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/15/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $409,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/04/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $345,000 | - | - | MLS #71850689 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,349 | $411,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,349
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$214
Monthly
Assessed Value
$411,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1850
Living Area
330 sq ft
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Wall 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
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,349
Assessed Value
$411,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$214 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
22
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
No <19 Units Be Owr Occ At Any Time. Rents 1st Come 1st Serve, W/ Valid Tenant Lease. If Another Owner Submit Req 4 Approval To Rent B4 Sale, Buyer Of Unit Will Not Be Allowed To Rent Unless Theres Available Slot & Must Occupy Unit As 2nd/primary Home Until Next Rental Availability.
Exclusions
Laundry Is Not Included In Condo Fee, However Theres A Laundry Facility In The Basement With Fee.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
22
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1850
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
330 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
6
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1850
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
6
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Cooling:
Wall 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
Parking Features:
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
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 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
1.0 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.6 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
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
1.8 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.4 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
1.7 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
1.7 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
1.8 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
2.8 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
56 Commonwealth Avenue # 22, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rebecca Zeng
Listing Office
Quintess Real Estate
Office Phone
978-761-9838
Agent MLS ID
BB810604
Office MLS ID
AN1712
Listing Data Updated
Oct 4, 2021 2:28 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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