413 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5

$3,300,000
Price
2
Beds
1,942 Sq. Ft.
$1,699 / Sq. Ft.
1,942
Sq. Ft.
$1,699
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to The Meads, a boutique historic 2007 restoration of a McKim, Mead, and White designed residence built in 1891. Dramatic third floor spacious, elegant two bedroom home featuring a wide south facing living room/dining room with tall ceilings, crown moldings, gas fireplace, and custom built-ins with a wine fridge overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The kitchen features Thermador gas cooktop and double ovens, Bosch and Sub Zero appliances, white cabinetry, and an adjacent pantry/laundry...Welcome to The Meads, a boutique historic 2007 restoration of a McKim, Mead, and White designed residence built in 1891. Dramatic third floor spacious, elegant two bedroom home featuring a wide south facing living room/dining room with tall ceilings, crown moldings, gas fireplace, and custom built-ins with a wine fridge overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The kitchen features Thermador gas cooktop and double ovens, Bosch and Sub Zero appliances, white cabinetry, and an adjacent pantry/laundry room plus informal dining area / sitting room. The second bedroom features an en-suite bath. The Primary bedroom faces Marlborough Street with direct views of Charlesgate Park. The en-suite bath features a walk-in custom dressing room, a bright en-suite bath with a white marble soaking tub, walk- in shower & double vanity. Waterworks bath fixtures. Audio speakers throughout. Elevator, exclusive garage parking with EV Charger. This is a beauty not to be missed!
  1. Listed by Maureen O'Hara • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
Unit Placement
Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 12/21/2025 03:10 AM

Property Details for 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

StatusActive
MLS #73462747
Days on Market5
Taxes$26,257 / year
HOA Fees$1,038 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1891
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Maureen O'Hara
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Building Information for 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

Building/Complex413 Commonwealth AveFloor3Stories1Residences13Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1891

Payment Calculator

$19,533 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,306

Property Taxes

$2,188

HOA Dues

$1,038

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Property Information for 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1942.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 13
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Elevator
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Elevator, Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Under, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Seller replaced 2 HVAC air handlers and compressors in 2025- approx $45,000
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4736298
  • Assessments: $2,950,000
  • Book: 99999
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 12
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73462747

$3,300,000—
Apr 4, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72106646

$2,150,000—
Jan 15, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72106646

—
Jan 15, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72106646

—
Jan 9, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72106646

$2,150,000—
May 12, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309053607

$1,587,500

+2.0% / yr

Jul 8, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #244537834

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73462747

$3,300,000
04/04/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72106646

$2,150,000
01/15/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72106646

—
01/15/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72106646

—
01/09/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72106646

$2,150,000
05/12/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309053607

$1,587,500

+2.0% / yr

07/08/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #244537834

$1,500,000

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

Schools near 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

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

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

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413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02215. This property was listed for sale on December 17, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $3,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on April 4, 2017. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Carter School and Boston Arts Academy. 413 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5 is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,942 sqft condo built in 1891.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Maureen O'Hara

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