BMN Boston

Get our mobile app!

Download on the App Store
(617) 800 - 9008
Preview 1 Preview 2 Preview 3 Preview 4 Preview 5 Preview 6 Preview 7 Preview 8 Preview 9 Preview 10 Preview 11 Preview 12 Preview 13 Preview 14 Preview 15 Preview 16 Preview 17 Preview 18 Preview 19 Preview 20
Preview 1 Preview 2 Preview 3 Preview 4 Preview 5 Preview 6 Preview 7 Preview 8 Preview 9 Preview 10 Preview 11 Preview 12 Preview 13 Preview 14 Preview 15 Preview 16 Preview 17 Preview 18 Preview 19 Preview 20

34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,695,000
Est. $10,838/month
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,251
Sq Ft
$1,355
Price/Sq Ft
1875
Year Built
Condominium
Type
10
Days on Market
Active Listed Apr 8, 2026 • MLS# 73498636 Copied!

About this home

The world at your fingertips in the very 1st block of magnificent & historic Commonwealth Avenue. Next door to the celebrated, superbly landscaped Public Garden, close to T & innumerable shops. Unusually spacious 1-level, 1.5-bedroom penthouse in a stately 19th-century brick mansion with gorgeous reception hall. Residence is full of light & beauty. High ceilings, multiple skylights, lovely views. Handsome & open kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, a wine cooler, hardwood cabinetry, delightfully large bedroom with generous closets & a marble bath ensuite. Exposed-brick office is large enough for a guest bed. Half-bath for guests. Hardwood floors, central AC, cross-ventilation. An internal stairway leads to a spacious private roof deck with long vistas over the city. A rare full-size deeded parking space. 100% owner-occupied & beautifully maintained 4-unit residence. Close to the Theater District, restaurants, & several of Boston’s most beloved architectural treasures.

View in the App

Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops

Scan to download BMN Boston app Scan with phone
Get the full experience in the BMN Boston app

Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BLOCK KEITH G
Mailing Address 36 COMMONWALTH AV #2, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row End

Tax Information

Assessed Value $6,769,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $69,654
CPA Surcharge 1% ($686)
Estimated Annual Tax $70,340

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
Year built 1,880 1,875 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (88.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 9, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,251 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1875
Living Area 1,251 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $17,172
Assessed Value $1,482,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1875
Effective Year (Renovated): 1985
Structure Type: Townhouse, Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Loading map...

Neighborhood

Back Bay

34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

Loading Walk Score...

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
0.5 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
1.3 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
1.3 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
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 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
UP Academy
1.8 mi
Timilty 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
1.7 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
1.8 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
2.8 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
Learn about these ratings
School data provided by BMN Schools

Monthly Payment Calculator

Monthly Payment
$0
Principal, interest, taxes & insurance
Loan Amount
$0
After down payment
Total Interest
$0
Over life of loan
Total Cost
$0
Including down payment
%
Down: $0
%

Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,431
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $636/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

Loan Summary

Total of 360 payments $0
Total principal paid $0
Total interest paid $0

Rate Impact

-0.5% Rate
$0/mo
Save $0/mo
Current Rate
$0/mo
+0.5% Rate
$0/mo
Cost $0/mo

Payment Over Time

Interest
Principal
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
* Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Consult with a lender for accurate figures.

Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2026
$1,695,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 8, 2026 New Listing Added $1,695,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,355

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $17,172 $1,482,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,172
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$636
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,482,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Apr 12, 2026 4:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

Comparable Properties

Customize Comparable Search

Finding comparable properties...

Market Analytics for Boston, MA

Real-time market trends and pricing data for this area

34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 1 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 2 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 3 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 4 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 5 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 6 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 7 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 8 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 9 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 10 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 11 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 12 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 13 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 14 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 15 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 16 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 17 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 18 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 19 34 Commonwealth Ave # 4, Boston MA 02116 - Photo 20
BMN Boston Real Estate

BMN Boston Real Estate

Douglas Elliman

Your message will be sent to BMN Boston Real Estate.

Schedule a Tour