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118 Commonwealth Ave

118 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1875

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

900-1,700 sqft

Description

118 Commonwealth Ave is a single-story condo building originally constructed in 1875. The property features a selection of 1 and 2-bedroom units, ideal for urban dwellers seeking classic architectural charm combined with modern conveniences. Residents have access to a variety of amenities including tennis courts and hot water facilities. The building is strategically located with easy access to various urban amenities, enhancing the living experience. A nearby bike path offers opportunities for leisurely rides or daily commutes. Access to major highways makes travel convenient for residents with personal vehicles, while the availability of public transportation provides an alternative for those preferring a more eco-friendly commute. In addition to urban conveniences, the surrounding environment includes a conservation area and park, making it easy for residents to immerse themselves in nature without leaving the neighborhood. The proximity to a house of worship offers a community space for spiritual activities and social gatherings. Though located in a historic setting, 118 Commonwealth Ave effectively combines traditional architecture with modern-day living amenities, making it an attractive option for those looking for comfortable and convenient city living.

Building ImageMLS ID #73362756
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118 Commonwealth Ave

118 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1875

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

900-1,700 sqft

Description

118 Commonwealth Ave is a single-story condo building originally constructed in 1875. The property features a selection of 1 and 2-bedroom units, ideal for urban dwellers seeking classic architectural charm combined with modern conveniences. Residents have access to a variety of amenities including tennis courts and hot water facilities. The building is strategically located with easy access to various urban amenities, enhancing the living experience. A nearby bike path offers opportunities for leisurely rides or daily commutes. Access to major highways makes travel convenient for residents with personal vehicles, while the availability of public transportation provides an alternative for those preferring a more eco-friendly commute. In addition to urban conveniences, the surrounding environment includes a conservation area and park, making it easy for residents to immerse themselves in nature without leaving the neighborhood. The proximity to a house of worship offers a community space for spiritual activities and social gatherings. Though located in a historic setting, 118 Commonwealth Ave effectively combines traditional architecture with modern-day living amenities, making it an attractive option for those looking for comfortable and convenient city living.

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Description

118 Commonwealth Ave is a single-story condo building originally constructed in 1875. The property features a selection of 1 and 2-bedroom units, ideal for urban dwellers seeking classic architectural charm combined with modern conveniences. Residents have access to a variety of amenities including tennis courts and hot water facilities. The building is strategically located with easy access to various urban amenities, enhancing the living experience. A nearby bike path offers opportunities for leisurely rides or daily commutes. Access to major highways makes travel convenient for residents with personal vehicles, while the availability of public transportation provides an alternative for those preferring a more eco-friendly commute. In addition to urban conveniences, the surrounding environment includes a conservation area and park, making it easy for residents to immerse themselves in nature without leaving the neighborhood. The proximity to a house of worship offers a community space for spiritual activities and social gatherings. Though located in a historic setting, 118 Commonwealth Ave effectively combines traditional architecture with modern-day living amenities, making it an attractive option for those looking for comfortable and convenient city living.

118 Commonwealth Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$2,550,000($1555/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$2,525,000($1540/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market44 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market44 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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Unit Demand

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Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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118 Commonwealth Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 55164022442025-06-05
MLS#: 73362756 		Closed$2,525,000
Unit 441010221262017-10-27
MLS#: 72188509 		Closed$1,475,000
Unit 55164022432017-05-17
MLS#: 72140631 		Closed$1,825,000
Unit 4
4

2 Beds

2 Baths

1010 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-10-27Closed$1,475,000
MLS#: 72188509
Days On Market126
Unit 5
5

2 Beds

2 Baths

1640 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-06-05Closed$2,525,000
MLS#: 73362756
Days On Market44
Unit 5
5

2 Beds

2 Baths

1640 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-05-17Closed$1,825,000
MLS#: 72140631
Days On Market43
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Amenities

Living in this well-positioned condo comes with its fair share of amenities! Imagine starting your mornings sipping coffee with friends at Dartmouth Cafe, just a short stroll away. For the more active residents, a beautiful tennis court invites you to hit some balls and enjoy the fresh air. The surrounding bike paths are perfect for weekend adventures or a leisurely ride to explore Boston's diverse neighborhoods. Road warriors will love the easy access to major highways and public transportation, making commutes a breeze.

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Amenities Description

Living in this well-positioned condo comes with its fair share of amenities! Imagine starting your mornings sipping coffee with friends at Dartmouth Cafe, just a short stroll away. For the more active residents, a beautiful tennis court invites you to hit some balls and enjoy the fresh air. The surrounding bike paths are perfect for weekend adventures or a leisurely ride to explore Boston's diverse neighborhoods. Road warriors will love the easy access to major highways and public transportation, making commutes a breeze.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security System

Security System

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

Your comfort and peace of mind are paramount at 118 Commonwealth Avenue. This condo adopts a friendly policy approach, welcoming both long-term residents and those looking to settle down in their own space. If you're wondering about pet ownership, rest assured — the building is pet-friendly! Furry friends are more than welcome here, adding even more warmth to your new home.

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Amenities Description

Your comfort and peace of mind are paramount at 118 Commonwealth Avenue. This condo adopts a friendly policy approach, welcoming both long-term residents and those looking to settle down in their own space. If you're wondering about pet ownership, rest assured — the building is pet-friendly! Furry friends are more than welcome here, adding even more warmth to your new home.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
118 Commonwealth Ave$1,540/sqft.-
114 Commonwealth Avenue,2$914/sqft.$4 /sqft.
132 Commonwealth Ave$1,139/sqft.$2 /sqft.
113 Commonwealth Ave$1,712/sqft.$2 /sqft.
113 Commonwealth$1,712/sqft.$2 /sqft.
192 Commonwealth Avenue$1,015/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 118 Commonwealth Ave.

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.06 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.14 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.18 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.18 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.2 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.28 miles away
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Schools

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.05 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.08 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.13 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.16 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.23 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.23 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.58 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.59 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.77 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.84 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.95 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.97 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.97 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.97 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|2.08 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|2.09 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|2.10 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|2.11 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|2.11 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.12 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|2.13 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.13 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.15 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.18 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.21 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|2.22 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.26 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.26 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.28 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|2.29 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|2.32 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.33 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|2.36 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|2.43 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|2.49 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|2.54 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.54 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|2.60 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|2.60 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Arlington

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

285 Tremont St

1 miles away|20 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.23 miles away|24 min walk
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Transit

Arlington

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

285 Tremont St

1 miles away|20 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.25 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.03 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

205 Roxbury St

2.14 miles away|42 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

350 Summer St

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

400 Summer St

2.29 miles away|44 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

Amory Street

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.48 miles away|48 min walk

Andrew

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

442 W Broadway

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 118 Commonwealth Ave

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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118 Commonwealth Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.84%

15–29 Years

41.4%

30–44 Years

21.85%

45–59 Years

13.73%

60+ Years

16.17%

Commute

20.98%

Transit

39.24%

Walk

20.15%

Drive

2.62%

Bike

Housing Ownership

26.36%

Owner Occupied

73.64%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.91%
Multi Family
1.88%
Single Person
50.63%
Multi Person
49.37%

Average Income

Household:$9,106,063.88 /yr

Individual:$7,951,066.26 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.84%
High School College9.77%
Diploma2.56%
Post Graduate38.03%
Others16.81%
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Education

Diploma2.56%
Post Graduate38.03%
Others16.81%
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