Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave #PH

$3,100,000

● Condo - Off Market

56 Commonwealth Ave #PH

Boston, MA 02116

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,000 Ft²

$2,703,094

RealtyHop Estimate

48.11%

Since Jul 1, 2018

MA-Boston

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About This Property

One and only! 2nd block of Commonwealth Avenue fully renovated-7th floor Penthouse with iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+ sq. ft. front and rear decks. Fabulous light, 4 exposures. Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen with marble countertops, chef's Viking stainless appliances. Sliding doors leading directly from living room/dining room onto the front deck. Master bedroom with luxurious double sink marble bathroom, heated towel warmer, radiant floor, 2 closets. Second bedroom/office with Queen size Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom with radiant floor, walk-in closet and sliding doors directly onto rear deck. Elevator to 6th Floor. Central A/C, automatic irrigation, in-unit washer/dryer plus 2 exclusive use full size tandem parking spaces. Extraordinary!

Unit Size

1,000 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.02 acres

Price per sqft

$1,825

Property Type

Condo

Property Taxes

$1,299

HOA Dues

$912

Year Built

1850

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72339535)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 25, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Aug 28, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Aug 24, 2025	No longer available	-
No longer available
Aug 15, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Aug 6, 2025	Price Decreased	$2,495,000 ↓ $300K (10.7%)
Price Decreased
Jun 4, 2025	Listed by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services	$2,795,000
Listed by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

	Experience the extraordinary in this breathtaking penthouse offering over 900 sq ft of unrivaled private outdoor space. Perfectly positioned on the coveted 2nd block of Commonwealth Ave, this floor-through gem features a tranquil front deck overlooking the Comm Ave Mall and a rear deck with captivating views of the Church of the Covenant. Fully renovated and impeccably maintained, the home boasts hardwood floors throughout, a marble-clad kitchen with premium appliances, and a light-drenched living room with crown molding and seamless indoor-outdoor flow for effortless entertaining. The primary suite offers double closets and a spa-like marble bath with radiant heat and towel warmer. A second bedroom includes a built-in desk, walk-in closet, and deck access. The second bath, w/ plumbing in place for a full conversion, adds flexibility. With elevator access to floor 6, central air, automatic irrigation and two parking spaces, this spectacular residence is the pinnacle of Back Bay living.
Jun 28, 2018	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 5, 2018	Listed by Advisors Living - Newton	$1,825,000
Listed by Advisors Living - Newton

	One and only! 2nd block of Commonwealth Avenue fully renovated-7th floor Penthouse with iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+ sq. ft. front and rear decks. Fabulous light, 4 exposures. Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen with marble countertops, chef's Viking stainless appliances. Sliding doors leading directly from living room/dining room onto the front deck. Master bedroom with luxurious double sink marble bathroom, heated towel warmer, radiant floor, 2 closets. Second bedroom/office with Queen size Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom with radiant floor, walk-in closet and sliding doors directly onto rear deck. Elevator to 6th Floor. Central A/C, automatic irrigation, in-unit washer/dryer plus 2 exclusive use full size tandem parking spaces. Extraordinary!
Jul 23, 2014	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 4, 2014	Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay	$1,390,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

	One and only! 2nd block of Commonwealth Avenue recently fully renovated-7th floor Penthouse with iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+ sq. ft. front and rear decks. Fabulous light, 4 exposures. Open plan living room/dining room/kitchen with marble countertops, chef's Viking stainless appliances and 2 sliding doors leading directly onto the front deck. Master bedroom with luxurious double sink marble bathroom, radiant floor, 2 closets. Second bedroom/office with Queen size Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom with radiant floor, walk-in closet and sliding doors directly onto terrace. Elevator building, central A/C, irrigation, in unit washer/dryer plus 2 exclusive use parking spaces. Extraordinary!
Oct 5, 2011	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 27, 2011	Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty	$1,275,000
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

	One and only!. 2nd blk Comm Ave. All new renovation- 7th Fl PH- Iconic Boston skyline views from landscaped 850+sq ft front+rear decks.Fabulous light, 4 exposures,.Open plan LR/DR, kitchen w/marble countertops, chef's stainless appliances, 2 sliding doors onto front deck.MBR w/luxurious dbl sink marble bathroom, radiant flr, 2 closets. 2nd BR/office w/Murphy bed, marble en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet+sliding doors to terrace.Central A/C, irrigation+2 deeded tandem pkg. Extraordinary!
Jan 5, 2010	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 23, 2009	Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay	$799,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay

	Second block of Commonwealth Ave, penthouse, front facing with a front deck and roof rights for a back deck. Unit needs to be updated, Two tandem parking spaces behind 60 Commonwealth.

Property Highlights

Parking Available

Elevator

Air Conditioning

Parking Details

Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Assigned

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 2

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Flooring Type: Marble, Hardwood

Door Features: Insulated Doors

Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Rooms: 4

Basement: N

Exterior Details

Has Property Attached

Square Footage: 1000

Square Footage Source: $0

Security Features: Security System, Intercom

Year Built Source: Public Records

Year Built: 1930

Building Area Total: 1000

Building Area Units: Square Feet

Window Features: Insulated Windows

Construction Materials: Brick

Patio and Porch Features: Deck - Wood

Lot Size Area: 0.02

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.02

Lot Size Square Feet: 1000

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Assessed Value: $1,487,600

Tax Annual Amount: $15,590

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Central Air

Heating Type: Baseboard

Sewer : Public Sewer

Location Details

HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Heat

HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)

HOA Fee: $912

HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly

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Comparables

Past Sales

Date	Unit	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Price	Closed	Listed By
20260206 Unit 53 02/06/2026	53	Studio	1 Bath	340 ft²	$549,000 Studio 1 Bath 340 ft²	- -	Barbara Wales Conway - Wareham
20250604 Unit PH 06/04/2025	PH	2 Bed	1 Bath	1044 ft²	$2,795,000 2 Bed 1 Bath 1044 ft²	$2,300,000 -17.71% 09/25/2025	Elizabeth Crowley William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
20240408 Unit 55 04/08/2024	55	Studio	1 Bath	335 ft²	$524,900 Studio 1 Bath 335 ft²	$460,000 -12.36% 06/28/2024	Nancy McLaughlin Redfin Corp.
20240207 Unit 53 02/07/2024	53	Studio	1 Bath	340 ft²	$519,000 Studio 1 Bath 340 ft²	$515,000 -0.77% 04/11/2024	Dwight Kirkpatrick Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
20231012 Unit 32 10/12/2023	32	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$525,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$520,000 -0.95% 11/17/2023	Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group Compass
20230601 Unit 55 06/01/2023	55	Studio	1 Bath	-	$505,000 Studio 1 Bath	- -	Nancy McLaughlin Redfin Corp.
20220906 Unit 55 09/06/2022	55	Studio	1 Bath	-	$521,000 Studio 1 Bath	- -	Property Cousins CENTURY 21 Ed Pariseau, REALTORS®
20220316 Unit 35 03/16/2022	35	1 Bed	1 Bath	335 ft²	$449,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 335 ft²	$440,000 -2.00% 05/19/2022	Kyle Kaagan Team Engel & Volkers Newton
20210715 Unit 22 07/15/2021	22	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$409,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$409,000 10/04/2021	Yanling Zeng Quintess Real Estate
20190115 Unit 44 01/15/2019	44	Studio	1 Bath	370 ft²	$499,000 Studio 1 Bath 370 ft²	$460,000 -7.82% 05/24/2019	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
20180710 Unit 55 07/10/2018	55	Studio	1 Bath	335 ft²	$435,000 Studio 1 Bath 335 ft²	$441,230 +1.43% 09/05/2018	Lindsay Wong Engel & Volkers Boston
20180605 Unit PH 06/05/2018	PH	2 Bed	2 Bath	1000 ft²	$1,825,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1000 ft²	$3,100,000 +69.86% 06/28/2018	Monte Levin/Gary Lazarus Team Compass
20171019 Unit 52 10/19/2017	52	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$425,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$425,000 11/30/2017	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
20160907 Unit 23 09/07/2016	23	Studio	1 Bath	340 ft²	$389,000 Studio 1 Bath 340 ft²	$389,000 10/12/2016	Peter Michaud Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20160510 Unit 41 05/10/2016	41	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$849,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$980,000 +15.43% 05/26/2016	Monte Levin/Gary Lazarus Team Compass
20160310 Unit 11 03/10/2016	11	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$695,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$699,000 +0.58% 04/29/2016	Annette Given The Charles Realty
20160227 Unit 55 02/27/2016	55	1 Bed	1 Bath	335 ft²	$398,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 335 ft²	$393,500 -1.13% 05/04/2016	Jessica Ye Keller Williams Realty
20150604 Unit 22 06/04/2015	22	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$350,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$345,000 -1.43% 09/04/2015	Carol Korbman Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
20150421 Unit 55 04/21/2015	55	Studio	1 Bath	335 ft²	$375,000 Studio 1 Bath 335 ft²	$365,000 -2.67% 06/30/2015	Eliott Levine Olde Forge Realty
20150415 Unit 53 04/15/2015	53	Studio	1 Bath	340 ft²	$449,000 Studio 1 Bath 340 ft²	$460,000 +2.45% 06/22/2015	Sarah Glovsky The Charles Realty
20140604 Unit PH 06/04/2014	PH	2 Bed	2 Bath	1000 ft²	$1,390,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1000 ft²	$1,650,000 +18.71% 07/23/2014	Monte Levin Gary Lazarus Team Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20131002 Unit 34 10/02/2013	34	Studio	1 Bath	370 ft²	$344,000 Studio 1 Bath 370 ft²	$346,000 +0.58% 11/18/2013	Jennifer Gelfand Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro \| Back Bay
20130715 Unit 32 07/15/2013	32	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$299,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$299,000 08/15/2013	Karen Tedeman Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20120516 Unit 34 05/16/2012	34	Studio	1 Bath	370 ft²	$310,000 Studio 1 Bath 370 ft²	$300,000 -3.23% 07/26/2012	Robb Silva William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
20120426 Unit 55 04/26/2012	55	Studio	1 Bath	335 ft²	$295,000 Studio 1 Bath 335 ft²	$290,000 -1.69% 08/21/2012	Eliott Levine Olde Forge Realty
20120424 Unit 42 04/24/2012	42	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$289,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$285,000 -1.38% 09/05/2012	John Yemma Compass
20111013 Unit 41 10/13/2011	41	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$574,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$560,000 -2.44% 03/15/2012	Robert Cohen Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
20110727 Unit PH 07/27/2011	PH	2 Bed	2 Bath	1000 ft²	$1,275,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1000 ft²	$1,260,000 -1.18% 10/05/2011	Roberta Orlandino Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20110717 Unit 42 07/17/2011	42	1 Bed	1 Bath	330 ft²	$289,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 330 ft²	- -	Frank Carroll Compass
20100623 Unit 42 06/23/2010	42	1 Bed	1 Bath	330 ft²	$299,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 330 ft²	- -	Frank Carroll Compass
20091123 Unit PH 11/23/2009	PH	2 Bed	2 Bath	1000 ft²	$799,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1000 ft²	$795,000 -0.50% 01/05/2010	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
20090325 Unit 33 03/25/2009	33	Studio	1 Bath	340 ft²	$299,000 Studio 1 Bath 340 ft²	$281,500 -5.85% 04/17/2009	Robert Cohen Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
20080107 Unit 55 01/07/2008	55	1 Bed	1 Bath	335 ft²	$289,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 335 ft²	$287,000 -0.69% 02/27/2008	Jeanine Cort Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20071025 Unit 24 10/25/2007	24	Studio	1 Bath	370 ft²	$295,000 Studio 1 Bath 370 ft²	$285,000 -3.39% 12/07/2007	Steven Cohen Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro \| Back Bay
20070725 Unit 11 07/25/2007	11	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$529,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$512,000 -3.21% 10/17/2007	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20070215 Unit 61 02/15/2007	61	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$549,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$549,000 03/22/2007	Jeanine Cort Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20061031 Unit 33 10/31/2006	33	1 Bed	1 Bath	340 ft²	$269,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 340 ft²	$265,000 -1.49% 12/19/2006	Robert Cohen Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
20061012 Unit 11 10/12/2006	11	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$449,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$429,500 -4.34% 04/24/2007	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20060503 Unit 25 05/03/2006	25	1 Bed	1 Bath	335 ft²	$310,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 335 ft²	$299,000 -3.55% 08/18/2006	Rory Fitzgerald Hammond Residential R. E.
20060427 Unit 62 04/27/2006	62	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$259,000 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$245,000 -5.41% 08/31/2006	Larry Wenglin
20050121 Unit 4256 01/21/2005	4256	Studio	1 Bath	330 ft²	$274,500 Studio 1 Bath 330 ft²	$275,500 +0.36% 03/07/2005	Paula Wood Dyer Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20041217 Unit 1256 12/17/2004	1256	1 Bed	1 Bath	455 ft²	$319,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 455 ft²	$303,000 -5.02% 02/16/2005	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
20041112 Unit 25 11/12/2004	25	1 Bed	1 Bath	335 ft²	$264,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 335 ft²	$252,000 -4.55% 01/04/2005	Albert Tu Thread Real Estate, LLC
20040223 Unit 42 02/23/2004	42	1 Bed	1 Bath	330 ft²	$249,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 330 ft²	$240,000 -3.61% 08/03/2004	Jeanine Cort Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20030818 Unit 25 08/18/2003	25	Studio	1 Bath	335 ft²	$189,900 Studio 1 Bath 335 ft²	$178,000 -6.27% 03/25/2004	Brigitte LaBonte Petrocelli Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Boston-Commonwealth Avenue
20011129 Unit 99 11/29/2001	99	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$389,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$360,000 -7.46% 02/04/2002	Denise Booher Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
19981008 Unit 25 10/08/1998	25	1 Bed	1 Bath	335 ft²	$96,900 1 Bed 1 Bath 335 ft²	$95,000 -1.96% 12/03/1998	Greg Feldman Hammond Residential
19970115 Unit 61 01/15/1997	61	1 Bed	1 Bath	730 ft²	$242,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 730 ft²	$233,500 -3.51% 04/18/1997	Patricia Gill Coldwell Banker Realty - New England Home Office