311 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 71

$1,495,000
Price
2
Beds
1,050 Sq. Ft.
$1,424 / Sq. Ft.
1,050
Sq. Ft.
$1,424
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sunny and sophisticated 7th floor home in a classic Back Bay residence with spectacular city views, ideally located at the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Hereford Street. This gracious home is warm and inviting and flooded with natural light from the 7 large windows in the main living area. The thoughtful floor plan is wonderful for entertaining -- you'll enjoy the Boston Marathon from your living room -- with a galley-style kitchen, a full dining room, a large living/family room, and the powder...Sunny and sophisticated 7th floor home in a classic Back Bay residence with spectacular city views, ideally located at the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Hereford Street. This gracious home is warm and inviting and flooded with natural light from the 7 large windows in the main living area. The thoughtful floor plan is wonderful for entertaining -- you'll enjoy the Boston Marathon from your living room -- with a galley-style kitchen, a full dining room, a large living/family room, and the powder room discretely placed near the foyer. The primary bedroom has a excellent closet space and delightful morning sun, while the second bedroom features custom shelving and closets. This well-maintained building has been carefully updated since 2018 -- with a a new roof and roof deck -- a wonderful place to watch July 4th fireworks -- updated hallways, extensive exterior work and a modernized elevator. Laundry, extra storage and bike storage on the first floor. Many rental parking options nearby.
  1. Listed by Christine McConville • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

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

Property Details for 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

StatusActive
MLS #73426331
Days on Market110
Taxes$12,315 / year
HOA Fees$1,023 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1924
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Christine McConville
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Building Information for 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

Building/Complex311 Commonwealth AveFloor7Stories1Residences15Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1924

Payment Calculator

$9,437 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,387

Property Taxes

$1,026

HOA Dues

$1,023

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1050.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 15
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Interior Features: Elevator
  • Interior Features: Elevator, French Doors, Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: High-Rise
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Bosto
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 174.2
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.4
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.799999999
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 8.7
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.8
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 33.75
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.5
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.5
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 161.2
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 12.4
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 103.199999999
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 8.6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 322.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Chair Rail,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Unit 71 loan balance of $6,726.06 and line of credit balance of $8,617.14 to be paid by seller at closing.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3348862
  • Assessments: $1,063,000
  • Book: 9999
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 12
  • Owner Occupied Source: management
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 71
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 7.0

Property History for 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73426331

$1,495,000—
Nov 1, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73426331

$1,550,000—
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73426331

$1,600,000—
Dec 15, 2009

Canceled

MLS PIN #70946711

$729,000—
Jul 13, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70946711

$785,000—
Jul 2, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #243969417

$771,400

+8.5% / yr

Jul 2, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70724941

$771,400—
Apr 17, 2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70724941

—
Apr 17, 2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70724941

—
Mar 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70724941

$799,000—
May 6, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100086734

$244,000

+2.2% / yr

Dec 3, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100094782

$226,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73426331

$1,495,000
11/01/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73426331

$1,550,000
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73426331

$1,600,000
12/15/2009

Canceled

MLS PIN #70946711

$729,000
07/13/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70946711

$785,000
07/02/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #243969417

$771,400

+8.5% / yr

07/02/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70724941

$771,400
04/17/2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70724941

—
04/17/2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70724941

—
03/11/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70724941

$799,000
05/06/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100086734

$244,000

+2.2% / yr

12/03/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100094782

$226,500

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

Public Records for 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,063,500Total-
Tax Record2025$12,315 ($1,026 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,050 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1870Year Renovated1979ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03575 S:065Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71

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

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 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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311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02115. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $1,495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 110 days and was last sold on July 2, 2008. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Carter School and Snowden Int'L High School. 311 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 71 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,050 sqft condo built in 1924.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Christine McConville

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