175 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A

$875,000
Price
1
Bed
974 Sq. Ft.
$898 / Sq. Ft.
974
Sq. Ft.
$898
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience modern city living in this expansive and thoughtfully designed, spacious one-bedroom residence, ideally situated on the iconic Commonwealth Mall in the heart of Back Bay. Featuring a private entrance in a meticulously maintained building, this home offers a generous living room, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and custom built-ins that enhance both style and functionality. The sleek white kitchen is outfitted with contemporary appliances, while the stylish bathroom offers a glass-enclosed...Experience modern city living in this expansive and thoughtfully designed, spacious one-bedroom residence, ideally situated on the iconic Commonwealth Mall in the heart of Back Bay. Featuring a private entrance in a meticulously maintained building, this home offers a generous living room, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and custom built-ins that enhance both style and functionality. The sleek white kitchen is outfitted with contemporary appliances, while the stylish bathroom offers a glass-enclosed shower. Additional perks include ample in-unit storage, w/d hook up and a secure hallway closet. Just minutes from Boston’s finest dining, shopping, cultural landmarks, and nightlife, with easy access to public transportation and Logan Airport, this is urban living at its best.
  1. Listed by Post Advisory Group • Engel & Volkers Boston
  2. Listed by Owen Russell • Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details for 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 03:09 AM

Property Details for 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

StatusActive
MLS #73383951
Days on Market204
Taxes$9,800 / year
HOA Fees$602 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1878
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Post Advisory Group; Engel & Volkers Boston, Owen Russell
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Building Information for 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

Building/Complex175 Commonwealth AveFloor1Stories1Residences5Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1878

Payment Calculator

$5,742 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,324

Property Taxes

$817

HOA Dues

$602

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Property Information for 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 974.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 5
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: No Smoking. Limit of 2 pets per unit. Sale or Lease of Units are subject to a Right of First Refusal by Trustees.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4870678
  • Assessments: $846,300
  • Book: 99999
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: A
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73383951

$875,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73383951

$900,000—
Sep 24, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73283130

$850,000—
Aug 30, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73283130

$850,000—
Nov 8, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100089714

$180,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73383951

$875,000
06/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73383951

$900,000
09/24/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73283130

$850,000
08/30/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73283130

$850,000
11/08/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100089714

$180,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$846,300Total-
Tax Record2025$9,800 ($817 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt974 SqFtStories1Lot Size974 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1878Year Renovated1980ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02947 S:002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on June 2, 2025 by Engel & Volkers Boston, it's currently listed at $875,000. It has been on the market for a total of 204 days and was last sold on November 8, 1993. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Snowden Int'L High School and Quincy Upper School. 175 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 974 sqft condo built in 1878.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Post Advisory Group; Engel & Volkers Boston, Owen Russell

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