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Home Massachusetts Boston Back Bay Condos for Sale

40 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

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

Property Description

Sunny, stylish and quiet studio in mint, move-in condition on Boston's best block -- Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley streets. This meticulously maintained and ideally-located home features a beautiful new custom kitchen, new stainless-steel appliances. and an updated bath. The living area has high ceilings, new windows and hardwood floors, plus thoughtfully-designed custom closets 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. A wonderful city home.

Property Overview

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

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

Bathrooms

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

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

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: 11/26/25
  • Documents on File: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Unit Deed

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
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$524,900$1,180MLSPIN
07/13/2017Price Change$499,900$1,123MLSPIN
05/31/2016Price Change$509,000$1,144MLSPIN

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Bay State College

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Fisher College

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Bright Horizons

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The Learning Project

Private School, Grades: K-6

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The Learning Project Elementary School

Private School, Grades: K-6

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School of Fashion Design

School

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Park Street School

Private School, Grades: K-4

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Park Street School

Private School, Grades: K-7

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Lolita

Bar

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Club Café

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Jacque's Cabaret

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4th Wall

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Bar Moxy

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The Tam

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Rock & Rye

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Bagel & Cake & Tea & Coffee Shop

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Animal Rescue Leauge of Boston

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Boston Veterinary Clinic

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Boston Veterinary Care

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MBTA Transit Police

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Tufts Medical Center

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Floating Hospital for Children

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Massachusetts General Hospital

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Boston Fire Department Engine 7, Ladder 17

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Tuffte Performing Arts Center

Arts Centre

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Gibson House

Museum

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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William Hickling Prescott House

Museum

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AMC Loews Theatres - Boston Common 19

Cinema

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Galerie d'Orsay

Gallery

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Newbury Fine Arts

Gallery

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Krakow Witkin Gallery

Gallery

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Sonny Rao Little League Field

Sports Centre. Sports: Baseball

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Boston Common Tennis Courts

Sports Centre. Sports: Tennis

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Oneida Tablet

Sports Centre. Sports: Soccer

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CorePower Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

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Boston Sports Club

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Invictus

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The Bar Method

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Parker Cote Fitness

Fitness Centre

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Commonwealth Ave Mall

Municipal Park

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Boston Public Garden

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Charles River Esplanade

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Statler Park

Municipal Park

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Lincoln Square

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Boston Common

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Isabella Street Park

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Frieda Garcia Park

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Clarendon Street Play Area

Playground

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Esplanade Playspace

Playground

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Ellis Memorial Children's Park

Playground

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Bursky Locksmith

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MiniLuxe

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Rogue Barbers

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SalonCapri

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Will Charles Salon

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Mario Russo Salon

Hairdresser

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Robin Erb Skincare

Cosmetics, Spa, Skin Care

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Pini Swissa Salon & Co.

Nails

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Capsule

Pharmacy

0.12mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.26mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

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Copley Place

Mall

0.39mi

Pompanoosuc Mills

Furniture

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Thos. Moser

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Restoration Hardware

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Circle Furniture

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Arlington

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Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

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Charles St @ Beacon St

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Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

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Seller's Representative: Christine McConville, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS ID#: 73433434

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