40 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$599,999

Est. $4,081/month

1

Baths

445

Sq Ft

$1,348

Price/Sq Ft

1890

Year Built

Condominium

Type

8

Days on Market

Active Listed Jul 6, 2026 • MLS# 73545387 Copied! • Updated Jul 10, 2026

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About this home

Sunny, stylish retreat on Boston best’s block: quintessential Back Bay charm coupled with easy access to Logan Airport, the Amtrak Station and the MBTA. Move right in to this meticulously-maintained home — with its new custom kitchen and closets, updated bath and direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio — and start enjoying the best of Boston: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, The 'Quin House and the Esplanade. A wonderful in-city spot for the busy executive — or a coveted private space for a Boston family that needs an extra room for guests or home-away-from-home office.Ideal for students and medical professionals: beautiful commute to Mass General, Mass Eye and Ear, MIT, Harvard, Suffolk University and New England School of Law. Low monthly condo fee and located in a very desirable building.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale

Jul 7, 2026

$599,999

Original listing

Agent: Christine McConville Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/07/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$599,999	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$5,729	$494,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,729

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$370

Monthly

Assessed Value

$494,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1890

Living Area 445 sq ft

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Patio, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio, Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,729

Assessed Value $494,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $370 Monthly

Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area

Optional Fee Includes None

Owner-Occupied Units 9

Down Payment Resource Eligible

Pets Yes

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Garden","Brownstone"]

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1890

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

445 sq ft

Total Rooms

1

Stories

1

Room Details

Basement Floor

Kitchen

8 x 9

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant

Living Room

15 x 17.25

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Storage

Other Floor

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

No

Main,Basement Floor

Bathroom1

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances:

Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type: Garden, Brownstone

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping

Patio & Porch: Patio, Patio - Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University

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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40 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine McConville

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Office Phone 617-266-4430

Agent MLS ID CN205292

Office MLS ID AN6192

Listing Data Updated Jul 10, 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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