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160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,110,000
0.02
Acres
1881
Year Built
111
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 13, 2023 • MLS# 73158908 Copied! • Updated Mar 11, 2024

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.

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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Property History

Market Insights

65.3%
Price Range
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546350
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$3,200,000
MLS #73546350 - 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
Previous Transaction - MLS #72876264
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 26, 2021
$1,400,000
MLS #72876264

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,400

Financial Details

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1881
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,400
HOA Yes
HOA Fee $1,674
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures The Assessed Value And Unit Square Footage Are Combined For L3 And L4.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1881

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1881
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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
0.6 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
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
2.2 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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Neighborhood

Back Bay

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Office Cabot & Company
Office Phone 617-262-6200
Agent MLS ID CN209610
Office MLS ID NA9365
Listing Data Updated Mar 11, 2024 11:29 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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