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  • $1,011,000

    179 Commonwealth Ave APT 2, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    1baths
    985sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,011,000 Zestimate®
    $1,026/sqft
    $4,552 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,011,000

    $920,000 - $1.11M

    $4,552/mo

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    What's special

    This premier location on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue between Dartmouth & Exeter Streets boasts wonderful detail and a renovated kitchen and bath. A rear parlor level and garden level duplex condominium in a four unit building has two bedrooms and one bathroom and hardwood floors throughout the entire 985+ square foot residence. The large master bedroom has a fireplace and soaring ceilings are in both bedrooms located on the upper floor including a renovated bathroom with subway tile. A spiral staircase takes you from the front foyer down to the elegant fully renovated kitchen with custom wood cabinets, granite countertops, BOSCH stainless steel appliances and a stainless SUB-ZERO refrigerator, which is open to the dining/living room area with rich wood paneled walls and full height bay window. Adjacent laundry area and large private deeded storage closet are located next to lower entrance door. From the doorstep of this residence it is a short stroll to transportation, restaurants, offices, shops and the tree-lined Mall. Neighborhood Description The heart of Back Bay, convenient to shops, restaurants, offices, parks, transportation, bike path and more. A highly sought after area, Back Bay holds beautiful historic architecture, blossoming seasonal trees, all just steps from historic landmarks at Copley Square, home of the finish line of the Boston Marathon, First Night Celebrations, Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, John Hancock tower and so much more.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Electric, Oil
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 985 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 985 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P02949S004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/15/2011Sold$593,750-5.6%$603/sqft
    Source: LINK #120128
    12/10/2010Listing removed$629,000$639/sqft
    Source: Kevin J. Ahearn #71050429
    11/6/2010Listed for sale$629,000-3.1%$639/sqft
    Source: Kevin J. Ahearn #71050429
    7/22/2010Listing removed$649,000$659/sqft
    Source: Kevin J. Ahearn #71050429
    3/21/2010Listed for sale$649,000$659/sqft
    Source: Kevin J. Ahearn #71050429

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,996 +6.2%$949,600
    2024$10,351 +6.6%$949,600 +5%
    2023$9,713 +0.7%$904,400 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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