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Boston 02116 Back Bay
239 Commonwealth Ave #21
$1,225,000
● Condo - Off Market

239 Commonwealth Ave #21

Boston, MA 02116
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
825 Ft²
$1,168,505
RealtyHop Estimate
1.61%
Since Jul 1, 2022
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Without question, this is one of the most desirable and quintessential Back Bay properties available in recent years.  In addition to a world class address, the unit's living room features the beautiful, original rift cut wood paneled walls and ornately detailed, soaring ceilings.  The huge, newly replaced, southern facing windows are perfectly situated to overlook the Commonwealth Avenue Mall from its' most pleasing vantage point. The spare-no-expense bathroom renovation features floor and walls lined with marble slabs which have been meticulously installed with the stone's natural veining matched from one slab to the next.  Other features include original Vola and Louis Poulson fixtures. In addition to the recently updated appliances, there is also in-unit laundry.  Ask listing broker about unused space within the unit.  Open house schedule and supporting documents will be posted shortly.
Unit Size
825 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.02 acres
Price per sqft
$1,394
Property Type
Condo
Property Taxes
$723
HOA Dues
$453
Year Built
1999

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Last updated: 5 years ago (MLSPIN #72959162)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 3, 2022 Sold
Sold
Mar 29, 2022 Listed by Compass $1,150,000
Listed by Compass
Apr 17, 2002 Sold
Sold
Feb 28, 2002 Listed by Compass $489,000
Listed by Compass
GRAND LIVING RM W/15 FT CEILINGS, QUARTERSAWN OAK PANELING, BAY WINDOW, DINING W/CUSTOM SHUTTERS, ORIGINAL MARBLE FIREPLACE, EXQUISITE KITCHEN W/FIRESLATE COUNTERS, STAINLESS BACKSPLASH, MULLER FRIG. YACHT SIZE ICEMAKER, CUSTOM BEAD-

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 1
Rooms: 3
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: N
Exterior Details
Has Property Attached
Entry Level: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
PropertySubType: Condominium
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lead Paint: Unknown
Lot Size Area: 0.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Zoning: CD
Parcel Number: W:05 P:03388 S:010, 3350910
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $813,200
Tax Annual Amount: $8,677
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Baseboard
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Fee: $453
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station, University, Other
Management: Professional - Off Site

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Listed By
20250312 Unit 52
03/12/2025
52
2 Bed
2 Bath
1085 ft²
$1,725,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1085 ft²
$1,450,000 -15.94%
01/05/2026
Iliyan Padinkov
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20240515 Unit 52
05/15/2024
52
2 Bed
2 Bath
1085 ft²
$1,695,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1085 ft²
-
-
Iliyan Padinkov
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20240327 Unit 11
03/27/2024
11
1 Bed
1 Bath
530 ft²
$599,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
530 ft²
$565,000 -5.68%
06/10/2024
Barbara Wales
Conway - Wareham
20230705 Unit 53
07/05/2023
53
2 Bed
2 Bath
1215 ft²
$1,695,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1215 ft²
$1,770,000 +4.42%
08/10/2023
CS Luxury Group
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
20230608 Unit 10
06/08/2023
10
2 Bed
1 Bath
-
$650,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
-
-
Theresa Vu
I Heart Real Estate Services
20230510 Unit 72
05/10/2023
72
2 Bed
2 Bath
1070 ft²
$1,995,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1070 ft²
$1,900,000 -4.76%
06/15/2023
Iliyan Padinkov
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20230419 Unit 71
04/19/2023
71
2 Bed
2 Bath
1340 ft²
$2,495,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1340 ft²
$2,495,000
06/30/2023
Iliyan Padinkov
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20220329 Unit 21
03/29/2022
21
1 Bed
1 Bath
825 ft²
$1,150,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
825 ft²
$1,225,000 +6.52%
06/03/2022
Gareth Gorman
Brokers Collaborative
20210516 Unit 14
05/16/2021
14
1 Bed
1 Bath
450 ft²
$517,500
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
450 ft²
$532,000 +2.80%
07/02/2021
Gloria Goodwin
Century 21 Cityside
20200117 Unit 4243
01/17/2020
4 Bed
3 Bath
2335 ft²
$2,875,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
square feet
2335 ft²
$2,775,000 -3.48%
04/21/2020
Jonathan Radford
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20180621 Unit 22
06/21/2018
22
2 Bed
2 Bath
1105 ft²
$1,399,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1105 ft²
$1,300,000 -7.08%
12/14/2018
Barbara Nolan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
20180307 Unit 52
03/07/2018
52
2 Bed
2 Bath
1085 ft²
$1,275,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1085 ft²
$1,262,500 -0.98%
04/27/2018
Paul Huang Team
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
20180220 Unit 11
02/20/2018
11
1 Bed
1 Bath
530 ft²
$525,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
530 ft²
$575,000 +9.52%
04/19/2018
Rene Rodriguez
Cabot & Company
20171025 Unit 33
10/25/2017
33
2 Bed
2 Bath
1265 ft²
$1,190,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1265 ft²
$1,200,000 +0.84%
01/05/2018
Roberta Orlandino
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20171022 Unit 32
10/22/2017
32
2 Bed
1 Bath
1070 ft²
$1,150,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1070 ft²
$1,125,000 -2.17%
01/29/2018
Paul Huang Team
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
20160404 Unit 10
04/04/2016
10
1 Bed
1 Bath
585 ft²
$489,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
585 ft²
$460,000 -5.93%
05/07/2016
Paige Johnston
Prudential Lyons Group Real Estate
20140909 Unit 22
09/09/2014
22
2 Bed
2 Bath
1105 ft²
$1,195,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1105 ft²
$1,200,000 +0.42%
11/20/2014
Cheryl Meyerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20120720 Unit 12
07/20/2012
12
1 Bed
1 Bath
615 ft²
$379,900
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
615 ft²
$372,600 -1.92%
09/28/2012
Debbie Toppan
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston
20101013 Unit 14
10/13/2010
14
1 Bed
1 Bath
450 ft²
$340,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
450 ft²
-
-
Susan Johnson
The Higgins Group REALTORS®
20100817 Unit 53
08/17/2010
53
2 Bed
2 Bath
1215 ft²
$815,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1215 ft²
$775,000 -4.91%
08/19/2011
Julie Harrison
The Charles Realty
20091105 Unit 53
11/05/2009
53
2 Bed
2 Bath
1215 ft²
$819,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1215 ft²
$750,000 -8.42%
06/15/2010
Richard Golembeski
Baron Associates
20090828 Unit 62
08/28/2009
62
3 Bed
3 Bath
1909 ft²
$1,469,000
bedrooms
3 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
square feet
1909 ft²
$1,455,000 -0.95%
12/04/2009
Michele DeAngelis
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20090625 Unit 11
06/25/2009
11
1 Bed
1 Bath
622 ft²
$315,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
622 ft²
$310,000 -1.59%
06/25/2010
Vineburgh/DiMella Team
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
20081104 Unit 53
11/04/2008
53
2 Bed
2 Bath
1215 ft²
$799,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1215 ft²
$775,000 -3.00%
02/12/2009
Henry Kennedy
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
20070118 Unit 14
01/18/2007
14
1 Bed
1 Bath
450 ft²
$349,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
450 ft²
$330,000 -5.44%
04/17/2007
Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
20061115 Unit 4243
11/15/2006
3 Bed
2 Bath
2334 ft²
$1,795,000
bedrooms
3 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
2334 ft²
$1,700,000 -5.29%
08/02/2007
Jonathan Radford
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20060905 Unit 12
09/05/2006
12
1 Bed
1 Bath
615 ft²
$374,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
615 ft²
$365,000 -2.41%
05/30/2007
Debbie Toppan
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston
20060609 Unit 11
06/09/2006
11
Studio
1 Bath
530 ft²
$289,000
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
530 ft²
$270,000 -6.57%
01/16/2007
Ronald Berkowitz
Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
20041208 Unit 12
12/08/2004
12
1 Bed
1 Bath
615 ft²
$389,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
615 ft²
$381,000 -2.06%
04/15/2005
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
20030725 Unit 14239
07/25/2003
1 Bed
1 Bath
450 ft²
$285,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
450 ft²
$265,000 -7.02%
11/21/2003
Natalia Volkova
Boston Trend Real Estate
20020228 Unit 21
02/28/2002
21
1 Bed
1 Bath
825 ft²
$489,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
825 ft²
$480,000 -1.84%
04/17/2002
Michael Lyons
Compass
20020109 Unit 1220
01/09/2002
1 Bed
1 Bath
615 ft²
$309,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
615 ft²
$295,000 -4.53%
03/28/2002
Edward A. Sullivan
Edward A. Sullivan

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