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Sold for $515,000 on 04/11/24
  • $515,000

    56 Commonwealth Ave APT 53, Boston, MA 02116

    0beds
    340sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1850
    -- sqft lot
    $544,700 Zestimate®
    $1,515/sqft
    $2,541 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $544,700

    $507,000 - $588,000

    $2,541/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Coveted Back Bay location- One block from Public Garden. Upgraded, move-in studio residence with southern light exposure, on 5th floor in elevator building. Sophisticated private interior combines contemporary upgrades with old world charm. Efficient floor plan with upgraded kitchen and island bar. High ceilings. Crown molding. Recessed lighting, Refinished parquet wood floors. Two tall, deep closets offer generous storage space. Bathroom upgrades- Calacatta marble floors, vanity with granite countertop and custom linen closet. Reasonable condo dues include heat and hot water. Common laundry. Professionally managed building. Rental garage parking at Boston Common garage. OPEN HOUSE- Sat. 2/10 & Sun. 2/11, 12-2 PM.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 11, 2024 at 10:18am

    Listed by:

    Dwight Kirkpatrick 617-290-7137,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430

    Bought with:

    Barbara Wales

    Engel & Volkers Newton

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73200055

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 0
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Common Area, In Building
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood, Marble, Parquet
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 340
    • Total interior livable area: 340 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
    Lot
    • Size: 340 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:05 P:01276 S:034,3358685
    • Zoning: CD
    • Other equipment: Intercom

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1850
    • Major remodel year: 1974

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Intercom
    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • HOA fee: $251 monthly
    • Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
    • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/11/2024Sold$515,000-0.8%$1,515/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73200055
    2/12/2024Contingent$519,000$1,526/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73200055
    2/7/2024Price change$519,000+8.4%$1,526/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73200055
    10/23/2020Price change$479,000-4%$1,409/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72658815
    8/17/2020Price change$499,000-6.6%$1,468/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72658815

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,989 +7.8%$517,200 +1.5%
    2024$5,554 +6.6%$509,500 +5%
    2023$5,212 +0.7%$485,300 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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