40 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A

$650,000
Price
Studio
Beds
445 Sq. Ft.
$1,461 / Sq. Ft.
445
Sq. Ft.
$1,461
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sunny, stylish and quiet studio in mint, move-in condition on Boston's best block -- Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley streets. This meticulously maintained and ideally-located home features a beautiful new custom kitchen, new stainless-steel appliances. and an updated bath. The living area has high ceilings, new windows and hardwood floors, plus thoughtfully-designed custom closets direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio. This exceptional building is pet friendly and professionally...Sunny, stylish and quiet studio in mint, move-in condition on Boston's best block -- Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley streets. This meticulously maintained and ideally-located home features a beautiful new custom kitchen, new stainless-steel appliances. and an updated bath. The living area has high ceilings, new windows and hardwood floors, plus thoughtfully-designed custom closets direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio. This exceptional building is pet friendly and professionally managed with a high owner occupancy rate and a low condominium fee. Amazing Back Bay location with the best of Boston right outside the front door: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, the Esplanade and the South End and Beacon Hill. A wonderful city home.
  1. Listed by Christine McConville • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Garden, Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Back, Ground, Walkout, Courtyard
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2025 03:09 AM

Property Details for 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

StatusActive
MLS #73433434
Days on Market95
Taxes$5,729 / year
HOA Fees$240 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Christine McConville
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Building Information for 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

Building/Complex40 Commonwealth AveFloor0Stories1Residences10Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$3,929 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,212

Property Taxes

$477

HOA Dues

$240

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Property Information for 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 445.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 10
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • 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, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Back,Ground,Walkout,Courtyard
  • Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Garden Area, Professional Landscaping, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Structure Type: Garden, Brownstone
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
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: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: BOS
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 72.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 258.75
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Storage
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Basement
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.25
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3358327
  • Assessments: $494,700
  • Book: 56991
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 9
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: A
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 0.0

Property History for 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73433434

$650,000—
Dec 14, 2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72911788

$595,000—
Oct 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72911788

$595,000—
Dec 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613064594

$495,000

+2.7% / yr

Sep 30, 2017

Canceled

MLS PIN #72197470

$499,800—
Jul 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72197470

$524,900—
Oct 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582463337

$480,000

+4.7% / yr

Oct 24, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72014372

$480,000—
Aug 8, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72014372

—
May 31, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72014372

$509,000—
Jun 15, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221854142

$313,000

+6.2% / yr

Jun 15, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70561761

$313,000—
May 21, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70561761

—
May 21, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70561761

—
Apr 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70561761

$325,000—
Aug 26, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153605509

$264,500

+12.5% / yr

Aug 26, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70044806

$264,500—
Jul 23, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70044806

—
Jun 4, 2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #70043291

$259,000—
Jun 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70044806

$295,000—
Jun 2, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70043291

$259,000—
Dec 10, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100079249

$135,000

+2.8% / yr

Jul 31, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100080808

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73433434

$650,000
12/14/2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72911788

$595,000
10/22/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72911788

$595,000
12/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613064594

$495,000

+2.7% / yr

09/30/2017

Canceled

MLS PIN #72197470

$499,800
07/13/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72197470

$524,900
10/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582463337

$480,000

+4.7% / yr

10/24/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72014372

$480,000
08/08/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72014372

—
05/31/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72014372

$509,000
06/15/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221854142

$313,000

+6.2% / yr

06/15/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70561761

$313,000
05/21/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70561761

—
05/21/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70561761

—
04/19/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70561761

$325,000
08/26/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153605509

$264,500

+12.5% / yr

08/26/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70044806

$264,500
07/23/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70044806

—
06/04/2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #70043291

$259,000
06/04/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70044806

$295,000
06/02/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70043291

$259,000
12/10/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100079249

$135,000

+2.8% / yr

07/31/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100080808

$130,000

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

Public Records for 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$494,700Total-
Tax Record2025$5,729 ($477 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt445 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt445 SqFtStories1Lot Size445 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated2023ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01208 S:002

Schools near 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Mel H King Elementary
Public2 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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40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on September 19, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 95 days and was last sold on December 21, 2017. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Quincy Upper School and Snowden Int'L High School. 40 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit A is a 0-bed, 1-bath, 445 sqft condo built in 1890.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Christine McConville

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