252 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
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$649,000
0 Beds
1 Bath
475 SQFT
0.01 Acre
$192 HOA

Property 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. 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.

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Amenities

  • Amenities: Highway Access, Medical Facility, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Landscaping, Laundry Facilities, Master Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 475
  • Unit Building: 4
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Number of Units: 6
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 4
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $192
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Owner Association

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Style: Cape, Historical, Rowhouse
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, On Street Permit

Exterior & Grounds

  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73342421
  • Last Updated: 03/07/25

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
03/06/2025New$649,000$1,366MLSPIN
01/04/2017Sold$480,000$1,011MLSPIN
12/15/2016Under Agreement$499,900$1,052MLSPIN
12/02/2016Contingent$499,900$1,052MLSPIN
09/27/2016Back on Market$509,900$1,073MLSPIN
09/27/2016Back on Market$529,900$1,116MLSPIN
09/27/2016Back on Market$499,900$1,052MLSPIN
09/25/2016Contingent$529,900$1,116MLSPIN
09/22/2016New$529,900$1,116MLSPIN
06/15/2012Sold$400,000$842MLSPIN
05/23/2012Under Agreement$409,000$861MLSPIN
04/27/2012Active$409,000$861MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Meyers Zakon Team, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2.5
Facilitator Compensation: 1
Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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