FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant
LevelSecond
222 Commonwealth Avenue PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$10,200,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$13,995,000
Final Sale Price:
$10,200,000
Difference:
$3,795,000 (-27.1%)
Performance Metrics
72.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
112
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$3,083
Sale $/sq ft:
$2,247
This property sold for $2,247 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 27.1% below the original asking price.
At 112 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
The Penthouse Residence of the newly built 222 Commonwealth Avenue Residences is a 4,540 sq. ft. home spanning three levels including a private elevator and two-car garage. Level one offers a spectacular primary suite with a large dressing room and a primary bathroom with a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a frameless glass shower. Elegance abounds with fixtures and finishes from Restoration Hardware, Kohler, and more. Two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms complete the first level. The second level features a kitchen with Calacatta Oro countertops and a kitchen appliance package from Wolfe and Sub-Zero, with a great room for casual dining. The sunny living and dining room is anchored by a gas fireplace with custom paneling and bronze details. A powder room and a wet bar make entertaining a breeze. The third level is flooded with natural light from a skylight over a flex room, wet bar and powder room. A stunning roof deck with gas hookups offers sweeping views of Back Bay.
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Property History
Market Insights
15%
Price Range
113
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Nov 7, 2024
$10,200,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 113
Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2024
$11,995,000
Original listing
Agent: William Senne
Office: Senne
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2024 | ✓ Sold | $10,200,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/11/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $11,995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | $13,995,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$2,400
Monthly
Assessed Value
$13,995,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1930
Living Area
4,540 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling
Heat Pump, Unit Control, Fan Coil
Flooring
Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Y
Laundry
Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, In Unit
Features
Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Great Room, Bathroom, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Brick, Stone, Block, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof, Decorative Lighting
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
$13,995,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$2,400 Monthly
Fee Includes
Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Principal Broker Is The Developer/seller. Buyer To Contribute 2 Months Of Condo Fees At Closing To Establish Reserve Balance.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
PH
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
Includes Garage and Elevator Areas
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans (4)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
113 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,540 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
3
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Dressing Room, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
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:
Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Wet bar, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Great Room, Bathroom, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1930
Effective Year (Renovated):
2024
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Brick, Stone, Block, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump, Electric, Unit Control
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Heat Pump, Unit Control, Fan Coil
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, Decorative Lighting
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
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
0.6 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
Park Street School
0.6 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.8 mi
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
0.8 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
1.4 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 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
222 Commonwealth Avenue PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
BB923653
Office MLS ID
AN6754
Listing Data Updated
Nov 12, 2024 11:24 AM EST
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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