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239 Commonwealth Ave # 72, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$6,900
Est. $235/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,070
Sq Ft
$6
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
14 hours 54 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 2, 2026 • MLS# 73528290 Copied!

About this home

Perched atop Back Bay's iconic Commonwealth Ave, this stunning, sunny side 2-bed 2-bath penthouse offers unmatched Boston living w/ unobstructed natural light from 3 exposures. A dramatic step-up to French doors welcomes you to your private roof deck – perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or quiet afternoons w/ magnificent sunset views of Back Bay. Savor the pristine HW floors, stately wood-burning fireplace, & elegant detail throughout. This masterpiece offers $250K+ in recent renovations including kitchen w/ white, custom built-in cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances, radiant flooring, & quartz counters/backsplash. Addt’l upgrades include new deck, refinished floors, energy efficient windows, Miele W/D, added insulation, & freshly painted walls. 2 graciously appointed bedrooms w/ new custom built-in storage. 2 sleek, new modern bathrooms. In-unit A/C, in-ceiling speakers, direct elevator access, professionally managed. Close to Newbury St, Esplanade, & finest dining/shopping in Boston.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,070 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
7

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 1,070 sq ft
Lot Size 0 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
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 None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
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Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

239 Commonwealth Ave # 72, 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
Kingsley Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 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
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 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
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.5 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
2.3 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
2.4 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
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 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
Jun 2, 2026
$6,900
Original listing
Agent: Cam Chesley Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Previous Transaction - MLS #73109518
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2023
$1,900,000
MLS #73109518

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 2, 2026 New Listing Added $6,900
Jun 15, 2023 Sold $1,900,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
14 hours 54 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$6

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Cam Chesley
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID CN226680
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jun 2, 2026 12:20 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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