212 Commonwealth Ave Apt 1, Boston, MA
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,664 sqft Condo listed at $8,295,000, built in 1899 in the Back Bay East neighborhood.
About this home
Located in the heart of Back Bay, this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind residence offers a rare blend of elegance, natural light & privacy. Thoughtfully customized with superior finishes, the home lives like a single-family, complete with a private elevator servicing all three levels. Fully renovated in 2019, the building is part of an exclusive two-unit association. A charming low stoop with just three steps leads to an elegant lobby. Inside, you are welcomed into a stunning living room featuring soaring ceilings, oversized windows overlooking Comm Ave & a gas fireplace. The custom marble chef's kitchen is a true showpiece, outfitted with high-end Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances. Designed for both everyday living & entertaining, it flows seamlessly into the dining area with custom built-ins. Located at the rear, the kitchen opens to a private deck equipped with a gas grill and views of Back Bay & the Prudential Center.Two parking spaces,featuring a snow melt system complete this remarkable home
Property details
- Price
- $8,295,000
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Interior
- 3,664 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $2264
- Year built
- 1899
- Type
- Condo
- Days on market
- 12
- Est. property tax
- $99,540/yr · $8,295/mo · 1.2% MA avg
- HOA
- $1,450/mo
Estimated monthly payment
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Price history
- Apr 14, 2026$8,295,000Initial list price
- Dec 12, 2019$7,000,000Sold
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.
Home Intelligence
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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