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2 Commonwealth, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$15,000,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,603
Sq Ft
$4,163
Price/Sq Ft
1981
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 5, 2025 • MLS# 73369449 Copied! • Updated Jun 27, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $17,500,000
Final Sale Price: $15,000,000
Difference: $2,500,000 (-14.3%)
Performance Metrics
85.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $4,857
Sale $/sq ft: $4,163
This property sold for $4,163 per square foot
Sale Summary

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

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$4,163/sq ft
Area Average
$233/sq ft
Difference
+1,690.3%

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

About this home

Commanding views of the Public Garden & Charles River and beyond from this RARE 3 UNIT-COMBINATION exceptional corner residence at the legendary Carlton House offering refined living in one of the most prestigious addresses. Combining classic elegance with modern luxury, this 3 Bedroom+ residence features expansive interiors and exclusive access to 5 star services of the Newbury Hotel. A grand foyer leads to a gloriously scaled living room with park and river views. Huge eat-in kitchen with a large center island and floor-to-ceiling windows capturing the spectacular views leading to a formal dining room. The massive primary bedroom with a terrace, 2 primary baths and dressing room overlooking public garden, is a true sanctuary. Second bedroom w/ ensuite bath. Third bedroom/study/library together with an additional room for a private gym. 24-hr concierge.

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Property History

Market Insights

37.1%
Price Range
29
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 27, 2025
$15,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 29
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 5, 2025
$17,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Lili Banani Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #72828220
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 21, 2021
$11,000,000
MLS #72828220

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $157,700 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$157,700
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$9,583
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1981
Living Area 3,603 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $157,700
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $9,583 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Elevator(s), Parking
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Fireplace Is Decorative And Not A Working Fireplace. Entry Sconces Are Excluded From The Sale
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 16B/C/D
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1981
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,603 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
1
Entry Level
16

Room Details

Other Floor

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

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Doorman, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1981
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Under

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-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
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
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.3 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 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
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 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
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 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
UP Academy
1.7 mi
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.9 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
2.0 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
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.8 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

2 Commonwealth, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lili Banani
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID BB900792
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Jun 27, 2025 2:19 PM 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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