40 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
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$650,000
0 Beds
1 Bath
445 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$240 HOA

Property Description

Sunny studio in excellent, move-in ready condition on Boston's best block -- Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley streets. This tranquil and ideally-located home has a new kitchen with a custom countertop and cabinets, new appliances. and an updated bath. The main living area has high ceilings, new windows and hardwood floors, custom closets and and direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio. This exceptional building is pet friendly and professionally managed with a high owner occupancy rate and a low condominium fee. Amazing Back Bay location with the best of Boston right outside the front door: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, the Esplanade and the South End and Beacon Hill.

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Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Park, Private School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court, University, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Heat, Hot Water, Landscaping, Laundry Facilities, Master Insurance, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Pendant, Open Floor Plan, Stainless Steel Appliances

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 1
  • Living Room Level: Basement
  • Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Walk-in Storage, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Sewer District: BOS

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 445
  • Unit Building: A
  • Unit Placement: Back|Courtyard|Ground|Walkout
  • Security: Intercom
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Building
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Number of Units: 10
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 9
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: owner
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $240
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Style: Brownstone, Garden
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street Permit

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Garden Area, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73433434
  • Last Updated: 09/23/25
  • Documents on File: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Unit Deed

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/23/2025Active$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
09/19/2025New$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
07/13/2017Price Change$524,900$1,180MLSPIN
07/13/2017Price Change$499,900$1,123MLSPIN
05/31/2016Price Change$509,000$1,144MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Christine McConville, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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