252 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

$645,000
Last Sold Price
Studio
Beds
475 Sq. Ft.
$1,358 / Sq. Ft.
475
Sq. Ft.
$1,358
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The elegance and traditional detail of this outstanding Back Bay brownstone is apparent from the moment you enter 252 Commonwealth Avenue through the French doors of the vestibule into the lobby with fireplace and extraordinary detail. Residence 4 is a south facing oversized studio with bowed windows, gleaming hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, mouldings, high ceilings, several custom closets and cabinetry, and a bathroom and eat-in kitchen the size you would expect to find in a much larger home....The elegance and traditional detail of this outstanding Back Bay brownstone is apparent from the moment you enter 252 Commonwealth Avenue through the French doors of the vestibule into the lobby with fireplace and extraordinary detail. Residence 4 is a south facing oversized studio with bowed windows, gleaming hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, mouldings, high ceilings, several custom closets and cabinetry, and a bathroom and eat-in kitchen the size you would expect to find in a much larger home. Kitchen is complete with stainless appliances, granite countertops and highlighted by a greenhouse window. The marble bathroom has a walk in shower and two storage closets. A custom made murphy bed further enhances the space. There is additional storage and free laundry. Possibility of rental parking behind the building.
  1. Listed by Meyers Zakon Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
  2. Listed by Jackie Zakon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Rowhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper
LISTING UPDATED: 05/03/2025 09:06 AM

Property Details for 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

StatusSold
MLS #73342421
Days on Market12
Taxes$2,877 / year
HOA Fees$192 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Meyers Zakon Team; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Jackie Zakon

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Christman Johnsson Group

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Building Information for 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

Building/Complex252 Commonwealth AveFloor2Stories1Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets Not AllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$3,619 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,187

Property Taxes

$240

HOA Dues

$192

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 475.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 6
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
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
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: unit must be owner occupied,fireplace is decorative only,no pets,taxes reflect residential exemption taken.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 0503197008,3359950
  • Assessments: $591,000
  • Book: 57373
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 4
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 4
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73342421

$645,000—
Apr 4, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557217252

$645,000

+3.6% / yr

Mar 18, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73342421

—
Mar 18, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73342421

—
Mar 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73342421

$649,000—
Jan 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586710835

$480,000

+4.1% / yr

Jan 3, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72071407

$480,000—
Dec 1, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72071407

—
Dec 1, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72071407

—
Sep 22, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72071407

$529,900—
Jun 15, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #333823689

$400,000

+2.7% / yr

Jun 15, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71374352

$400,000—
May 14, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71374352

—
Apr 27, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71374352

$409,000—
Jul 10, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223359256

$350,000

+5.4% / yr

Jul 10, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70588269

$350,000—
Jun 7, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70588269

—
Jun 7, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70588269

—
May 31, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70588269

$369,000—
Apr 26, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100862144

$266,000

+13.5% / yr

Mar 24, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100074729

$180,000

+16.9% / yr

Oct 3, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100081408

$143,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73342421

$645,000
04/04/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557217252

$645,000

+3.6% / yr

03/18/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73342421

—
03/18/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73342421

—
03/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73342421

$649,000
01/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586710835

$480,000

+4.1% / yr

01/03/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72071407

$480,000
12/01/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72071407

—
12/01/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72071407

—
09/22/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72071407

$529,900
06/15/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #333823689

$400,000

+2.7% / yr

06/15/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71374352

$400,000
05/14/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71374352

—
04/27/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71374352

$409,000
07/10/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223359256

$350,000

+5.4% / yr

07/10/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70588269

$350,000
06/07/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70588269

—
06/07/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70588269

—
05/31/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70588269

$369,000
04/26/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100862144

$266,000

+13.5% / yr

03/24/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100074729

$180,000

+16.9% / yr

10/03/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100081408

$143,000

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

Public Records for 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$591,000Total-
Tax Record2025$6,844 ($570 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt475 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt475 SqFtStories1Lot Size550 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated1975ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03197 S:008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 252 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 4

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

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Carter School
Public7 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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Meyers Zakon Team; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Jackie Zakon

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