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386 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215 • Back Bay
$486,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
385
Sq Ft
$1,262
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1890
Year Built
51
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 18, 2025 • MLS# 73346836 Copied! • Updated May 30, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $486,000
Difference: $13,000 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
51
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,296
Sale $/sq ft: $1,262
This property sold for $1,262 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 51 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,262/sq ft
Area Average
$203/sq ft
Difference
+521.5%

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

About this home

The Carlyle at 386 Commonwealth Avenue-Rarely available 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with spectacular common roof deck is located in the heart of the city. This unit has hardwood floors, kitchen with granite/stainless appliances and French doors into the separate bedroom. This home is located steps to all the city has to offer including; Newbury St, Kenmore Sq, The Fenway shops/restaurants, Charles River, Whole Foods, T access and more. The building is professionally managed with an elevator and common laundry. The apartment has a tenant through 05/31/2025 @ $2450/month.

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Property History

Market Insights

10.8%
Price Range
52
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
May 30, 2025
$486,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 52
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2025
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Doherty Office: Citylife Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #72534893
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 31, 2019
$445,000
MLS #72534893

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,580 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,580
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$461
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 385 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features None
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,580
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $461 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Photos Are Staged And Were Taken Prior To Current Occupancy.real Estate Taxes Do Not Reflect The Residential Exemption Of $3984 For Owner Occupant.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 42
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 52 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
385 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Kids Are People School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
H

High Schools

3 schools
Boston Arts Academy
0.3 mi
A
Boston Arts Academy
0.3 mi | #4 of 25 | Score: 51.3
Improved 321 spots from last year
-6.9 below state avg
500 students Diverse
6 sports • 26 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

386 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02215

Boston, MA 02215

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Doherty
Listing Office Citylife Real Estate
Office Phone 781-888-2101
Agent MLS ID NB900397
Office MLS ID NB9350
Listing Data Updated May 30, 2025 11:40 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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