386 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02215
Boston, MA 02215 • Back Bay
$486,000
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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.
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | ✓ Sold | $486,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/18/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $499,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/31/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $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
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
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
MA Disclosures
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.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
385 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
385 sq ft above grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - 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:
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:
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
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
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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