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36 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$7,875,000
Est. $49,177/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,565
Sq Ft
$2,209
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
9
Days on Market
Active Listed Apr 21, 2026 • MLS# 73504580 Copied!

About this home

Only half a block from the Public Garden on Commonwealth Avenue’s magnificent leafy boulevard, this elegant triplex is on an impressive stretch of historic homes in one of Back Bay’s finest locations. Featuring 2 direct-access garage spaces, a private deck, garden terrace and elevator access on all levels, this thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom home suits today’s way of living while reflecting its beautiful Back Bay character in a fresh, clean timeless style. There are high ceilings and gracious embellishments. A columned fireplace highlights the sunny bay-windowed living room flowing openly into the dining room with exquisite cabinetry. The airy dine-in chef’s kitchen overlooks the avenue’s trees. The alluring primary suite admires leafy avenue views from the light-infused sitting bay and also features an elaborate decorative fireplace, dressing room and luxe marble bath. Custom-fitted, the bedroom/library has a vaulted marble bath. Versatile bedroom/gym and family room/bedroom.

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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

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,880 1,880 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (88.8% confidence) · Data as of Apr 9, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,565 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 3,565 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement N
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, 1/4 Bath, Bathroom, Elevator

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $76,072
Assessed Value $6,569,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, 1/4 Bath, Bathroom, Elevator
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Assigned, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

36 Commonwealth Ave # 1, 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
0.5 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
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 21, 2026
$7,875,000
Original listing
Agent: George Ballantyne Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72737793
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 16, 2021
$6,500,000
MLS #72737793
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71959641
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Previously Sold
May 16, 2016
$7,500,000
MLS #71959641
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 21, 2026 New Listing Added $7,875,000 —
Sep 16, 2021 Sold $6,500,000 —
May 16, 2016 Sold $7,500,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$2,209

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $76,072 $6,569,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$76,072
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$2,817
Monthly
Assessed Value
$6,569,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent George Ballantyne
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CT001139
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Apr 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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