About this home

Only half a block from the Public Garden on Commonwealth Avenue's magnificent leafy boulevard, this elegant triplex is on an impressive stretch of historic homes in one of Back Bay's finest locations. Featuring 2 direct-access garage spaces, a private deck, garden terrace and elevator access on all levels, this thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom home suits today's way of living while reflecting its beautiful Back Bay character in a fresh, clean timeless style. There are high ceilings and gracious embellishments. A columned fireplace highlights the sunny bay-windowed living room flowing openly into the dining room with exquisite cabinetry. The airy dine-in chef's kitchen overlooks the avenue's trees. The alluring primary suite admires leafy avenue views from the light-infused sitting bay and also features an elaborate decorative fireplace, dressing room and luxe marble bath. Custom-fitted, the bedroom/library has a vaulted marble bath. Versatile bedroom/gym and family room/bedroom.

Property details

Price: $7,875,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Interior: 3,565 sqft
Price / sqft: $2209
Year built: 1880
Lot size: 3,565 sqft
Type: Condo
Days on market: 5
Est. property tax: $94,500/yr · $7,875/mo · 1.2% MA avg
HOA: $2,817/mo
Last sold: $6,500,000 · Sep 2021

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($1,575,000)

Interest rate6.75%

Principal & Interest$40,862

Property Tax$7,219

Insurance$150

Total$48,230/mo

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Price history

$950K · Mar 91$7.88M · Apr 26

Apr 21, 2026$7,875,000Initial list price
Sep 16, 2021$6,500,000Sold
Jun 7, 2021$6,900,000Price change
Mar 22, 2021$7,499,000Initial list price
May 16, 2016$7,500,000Sold
Feb 16, 2016$7,995,000Initial list price
Dec 3, 2007$4,560,000Sold
Jan 11, 2007$4,750,000Initial list price
Aug 2, 2004$4,150,000Sold
Sep 15, 1999$2,880,000Sold
Mar 15, 1991$950,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Boston, MA. Browse more Boston listings on the Boston market page or explore the full Boston market report.

About Boston: Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 203 dry days per year and 46.9 inches of annual rainfall.

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Neighborhood (zip 02116)

This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (35% owner-occupied). Median age is 34.4; 32% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $131,648.

Median income: $131,648
Median age: 34.4
Owner-occupied: 35.0%
Bachelor's degree: 31.9%
Census median home value: $1,461,100

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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$7,875,000

36 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA