FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
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56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,300,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,795,000
Final Sale Price:
$2,300,000
Difference:
$495,000 (-17.7%)
Performance Metrics
82.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
83
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$2,677
Sale $/sq ft:
$2,203
This property sold for $2,203 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 17.7% below the original asking price.
The property spent 83 days on market before selling.
About this home
Experience the extraordinary in this breathtaking penthouse offering over 900 sq ft of unrivaled private outdoor space. Perfectly positioned on the coveted 2nd block of Commonwealth Ave, this floor-through gem features a tranquil front deck overlooking the Comm Ave Mall and a rear deck with captivating views of the Church of the Covenant. Fully renovated and impeccably maintained, the home boasts hardwood floors throughout, a marble-clad kitchen with premium appliances, and a light-drenched living room with crown molding and seamless indoor-outdoor flow for effortless entertaining. The primary suite offers double closets and a spa-like marble bath with radiant heat and towel warmer. A second bedroom includes a built-in desk, walk-in closet, and deck access. The second bath, w/ plumbing in place for a full conversion, adds flexibility. With elevator access to floor 6, central air, automatic irrigation and two parking spaces, this spectacular residence is the pinnacle of Back Bay living.
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Property History
Market Insights
25.8%
Price Range
81
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Sep 25, 2025
$2,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 81
Listed for Sale
Jun 4, 2025
$2,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Elizabeth Crowley
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Previous Transaction - MLS #72339535
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 28, 2018
$3,100,000
MLS #72339535
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | ✓ Sold | $2,300,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/04/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,495,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/28/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $3,100,000 | - | - | MLS #72339535 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,072 | $2,165,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$25,072
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$1,116
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,165,100
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1850
Living Area
1,044 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck, City View(s), Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Financial
Annual Tax
$25,072
Assessed Value
$2,165,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,116 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
15
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Measured. Public record states 1000 sq ft.
Documents
Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements (2)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
81 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,044 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,044 sq ft above grade
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
LevelFirst
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
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:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1850
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, City View(s), Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Tandem, Assigned
Special Features
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
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
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 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
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 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
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.6 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
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
1.8 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.4 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
1.7 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
1.7 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
1.8 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
2.8 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
2.9 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
56 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Elizabeth Crowley
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
617-426-8333
Agent MLS ID
H9500257
Office MLS ID
M95354
Listing Data Updated
Sep 25, 2025 1:24 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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