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56 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$450,000
Est. $3,272/month
1
Baths
340
Sq Ft
$1,324
Price/Sq Ft
1850
Year Built
Condominium
Type
127
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$99,000 Listed Feb 7, 2026 • MLS# 73475167 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a stunning, smartly designed studio in a premier pet-friendly elevator building on Commonwealth Avenue. Located just a block+ from the Boston Public Garden, this sun-drenched fifth-floor residence perfectly balances sophisticated style with maximum utility. The interior features high ceilings, recessed lighting, and lovely parquet floors. The beautifully renovated kitchen boasts granite counters, upgraded cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a raised breakfast bar that provides an elegant separation from the main living area. Storage is unmatched for a studio, featuring two generous closets plus custom built-ins surrounding a functional murphy bed. The luxurious bathroom is finished with Calcutta marble floors, a custom linen closet, and a tiled tub/shower. Professionally managed with common laundry and reasonable dues that include heat and hot water. Experience the best of Back Bay living with world-class dining and shopping right at your doorstep.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HARBRO INC
Mailing Address PO BOX 12O, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446

Land Use

Use Code 013
Description N/A
Style APT 31-99 UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $46,987,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $483,502
CPA Surcharge 1% ($4,825)
Estimated Annual Tax $488,327

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $13,306,400 $33,646,800 $46,987,600 —

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 13, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1848121 		Open $655,550
Apr 14, 2026 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1838716 		Open $15,000
Apr 2, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1835499 		Open $7,000
Feb 20, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1822437 		Closed $17,200
Jan 22, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1813321 		Open $950
Jan 14, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1812247 		Closed $2,500
Jan 8, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1809698 		Open $37,200
Oct 24, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1776424 		Closed $10,000
Oct 22, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1790205 		Closed $8,800
Oct 1, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1772110 		Open $69,000
Jul 9, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTDEM
Demolition - Interior
Permit #SF1718205 		Open $25,950
Jun 30, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
SPRINK
Fire Protection/Sprinkler
Permit #ALT1723231 		Closed $418,815
Jun 12, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1720465 		Closed $3,000
Oct 8, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1637417 		Closed $2,000
Sep 6, 2024 Certificate of Occupancy
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #COO1615038 		Closed —
Jul 25, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1625274 		Open $760
Jun 6, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1602342 		Closed $7,000
May 28, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1604138 		Closed $8,000
May 9, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1597542 		Closed $95,385
Apr 12, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #ALT1579665 		Open —
Mar 13, 2024 Long Form/Alteration Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #ALT1567036 		Closed $1,524,000
Feb 20, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1572814 		Closed $24,000
Jan 30, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1566029 		Open $12,000
Jan 29, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1565909 		Closed $8,200
Jan 9, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1561274 		Open $83,775
Jul 27, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1498324 		Open $3,500
Jun 29, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1485868 		Open $12,000
Apr 28, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1436786 		Open $12,370
Mar 27, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1451675 		Open $7,000
Feb 2, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1436623 		Closed $1,800
Feb 2, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1436625 		Closed $1,300
Feb 2, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1436627 		Closed $1,800
Jan 26, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1435198 		Closed $1,500
Jan 4, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1429187 		Open $800
Jan 4, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1424667 		Closed $480,000
Dec 7, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1270006 		Open $1,000
Dec 6, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1253876 		Open $2,000
Nov 8, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1267300 		Closed $10,000
Nov 2, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1256489 		Closed $3,000
Oct 28, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1263492 		Closed $3,500
Oct 28, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1263013 		Open $3,000
Oct 27, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1254911 		Open $23,000
Sep 21, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1245720 		Open $125,000
Sep 15, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1239173 		Open $1,200
Aug 10, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1235996 		Open $3,800
Jul 12, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1213758 		Open $34,600
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 160,140 340 ✗
Year built 1,968 1,850 ✗
Match: fuzzy_address (65.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1850
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
340 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1850
Living Area 340 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Marble
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,351
Assessed Value $508,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Marble
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Effective Year (Renovated): 1974
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
E

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
M

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
H

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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Property History

Market Insights

3
Price Changes
18%
Price Range
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

↓
Price Reduced
May 21, 2026
$450,000 $40,000 (-8.16%)
From $490,000 to $450,000 (-8.2%)
↓
Price Reduced
Apr 18, 2026
$490,000 $20,000 (-3.92%)
From $510,000 to $490,000 (-3.9%)
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Price Reduced
Mar 5, 2026
$510,000 $39,000 (-7.1%)
From $549,000 to $510,000 (-7.1%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 7, 2026
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Wales Office: Engel & Volkers Newton
Previous Transaction - MLS #73200055
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 11, 2024
$515,000
MLS #73200055
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71817575
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 22, 2015
$460,000
MLS #71817575
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 21, 2026 Price Changed $450,000 -$40,000
Apr 18, 2026 Price Changed $490,000 -$20,000
Mar 5, 2026 Price Changed $510,000 -$39,000
Feb 7, 2026 New Listing Added $549,000 —
Apr 11, 2024 Sold $515,000 —
Jun 22, 2015 Sold $460,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
127 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,324
Total Price Drop
-$99,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $6,351 $508,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,351
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$267
Monthly
Assessed Value
$508,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Wales
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Newton
Agent MLS ID BB800380
Office MLS ID AN4462
Listing Data Updated May 25, 2026 3:05 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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