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17
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, stylish retreat on Boston best’s block features quintessential Back Bay charm coupled with easy access to Logan Airport, the Amtrak Station and the MBTA. Move right in to this meticulously-maintained home — with its new custom kitchen and closets, updated bath and direct access to a charming-brick-lined patio — and start enjoying the best of Boston: the Public Garden, Newbury Street, The 'Quin House and the Esplanade. A wonderful in-city spot for the busy executive — or a coveted private space for a Boston family that needs an extra room for guests or home-away-from-home office. Low monthly condo fee and located in a very desirable building.

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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, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X9
  • 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 Dimensions: 15X17'3"
  • 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: 01/13/26
  • Documents on File: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Unit Deed

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
01/13/2026Active$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
01/09/2026Extended$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
12/20/2025Active$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
12/16/2025Extended$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
11/25/2025Active$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
11/21/2025Back on Market$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
11/09/2025Contingent$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
09/23/2025Active$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
09/19/2025New$650,000$1,461MLSPIN
07/13/2017Price Change$499,900$1,123MLSPIN
07/13/2017Price Change$524,900$1,180MLSPIN
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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