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160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,110,000
Est. $8,103/month
0.02
Acres
1881
Year Built
111
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 13, 2023 • MLS# 73158908 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to purchase a warm and welcoming Back Bay office condominium in the iconic Vendome Building on Commonwealth Avenue. Exquisite custom designed brick and beam space with 4 office suites, conference room, open workspaces and reception area. Newly installed wood floors with beautiful beadboard walls. Conveniently located just steps to Newbury Street, Back Bay and Copley train stations, the Prudential Center and much more. Easy access to Storrow Drive and I-90. The Vendome boasts a beautiful lobby, 24/7 concierge, and residential and commercial tenants. Don’t miss out on this turnkey office opportunity.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ASTER 160 LLC MASS LLC
Mailing Address PO BOX 170998, BOSTON, MA, 02117

Land Use

Use Code 358
Description N/A

Tax Information

Assessed Value $540,000
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,557
CPA Surcharge 1% ($45)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,602

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $754,500 $754,500

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (87.7% confidence) · Data as of Feb 26, 2026

Property Overview

Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1881

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,295,000
Final Sale Price: $1,110,000
Difference: $185,000 (-14.3%)
Performance Metrics
85.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
111
Days on Market
Extended listing
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.3% below the original asking price.

At 111 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1881
Lot Size 0.02 acres

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
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 None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,400
HOA Yes
HOA Fee $1,674

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Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

160 Commonwealth Ave, 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

3 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
C-
Snowden International High School
< 0.1 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 37.9
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
421 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
< 0.1 mi
Commonwealth School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 09-12
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Monthly Payment Breakdown

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Property Tax $617
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $1,674/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Payment Over Time

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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

65.3%
Price Range
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73481327
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 2, 2026
$3,200,000
MLS #73481327 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73340474
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 27, 2025
$2,700,000
MLS #73340474
Sold
Mar 8, 2024
$1,110,000
Property sold
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2023
$1,295,000
Original listing
Office: Cabot & Company

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 2, 2026 Sold $3,200,000
Feb 27, 2025 Sold $2,700,000
Sep 13, 2023 New Listing Added $1,295,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
111 days
Price per Sq Ft
$—

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,400
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$1,674
Per month

Listing Information

Listing Office Cabot & Company
Agent MLS ID CN209610
Office MLS ID NA9365
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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