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191 Commonwealth Ave

191 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1872

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

12

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,740-4,887 sqft

Description

191 Commonwealth Avenue is a distinctive single-story condominium building constructed in 1872. The property offers units with 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations, catering to diverse living needs. This historical building is characterized by its classical architecture, which embodies the elegance of its era. The amenities available at 191 Commonwealth Avenue are designed to provide convenience and enhance the quality of urban living. Residents can enjoy a playground, ideal for leisure activities, and the convenience of elevators. Hot water is readily available, ensuring comfort for all units. For those who enjoy active lifestyles, a nearby bike path offers a perfect opportunity for outdoor exercise. The building's location provides straightforward access to major highways and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes and travel. The surrounding environment includes access to a conservation area and a park, offering residents spaces to engage with nature amidst the urban setting. Additionally, the proximity to a house of worship adds a community-focused element to the neighborhood. Although the building stands in an unspecified neighborhood, its central features and connectivity make it a practical choice for residents seeking an urban lifestyle mingled with historical charm.

Building ImageMLS ID #72562083
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191 Commonwealth Ave

191 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1872

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

12

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,740-4,887 sqft

Description

191 Commonwealth Avenue is a distinctive single-story condominium building constructed in 1872. The property offers units with 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations, catering to diverse living needs. This historical building is characterized by its classical architecture, which embodies the elegance of its era. The amenities available at 191 Commonwealth Avenue are designed to provide convenience and enhance the quality of urban living. Residents can enjoy a playground, ideal for leisure activities, and the convenience of elevators. Hot water is readily available, ensuring comfort for all units. For those who enjoy active lifestyles, a nearby bike path offers a perfect opportunity for outdoor exercise. The building's location provides straightforward access to major highways and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes and travel. The surrounding environment includes access to a conservation area and a park, offering residents spaces to engage with nature amidst the urban setting. Additionally, the proximity to a house of worship adds a community-focused element to the neighborhood. Although the building stands in an unspecified neighborhood, its central features and connectivity make it a practical choice for residents seeking an urban lifestyle mingled with historical charm.

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Description

191 Commonwealth Avenue is a distinctive single-story condominium building constructed in 1872. The property offers units with 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations, catering to diverse living needs. This historical building is characterized by its classical architecture, which embodies the elegance of its era. The amenities available at 191 Commonwealth Avenue are designed to provide convenience and enhance the quality of urban living. Residents can enjoy a playground, ideal for leisure activities, and the convenience of elevators. Hot water is readily available, ensuring comfort for all units. For those who enjoy active lifestyles, a nearby bike path offers a perfect opportunity for outdoor exercise. The building's location provides straightforward access to major highways and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes and travel. The surrounding environment includes access to a conservation area and a park, offering residents spaces to engage with nature amidst the urban setting. Additionally, the proximity to a house of worship adds a community-focused element to the neighborhood. Although the building stands in an unspecified neighborhood, its central features and connectivity make it a practical choice for residents seeking an urban lifestyle mingled with historical charm.

191 Commonwealth Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Unit Availability

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191 Commonwealth Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 61614072441642021-10-29
MLS#: 72833694
Closed$8,500,000
Unit 6161407244142017-10-30
MLS#: 72243437
Closed$5,097,500
Unit 41-4241-424887452232017-01-09
MLS#: 72013822
Closed$5,550,000
Unit 41-42
41-42

4 Beds

5 Baths

4887 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2017-01-09Closed$5,550,000
MLS#: 72013822
Days On Market223
Unit 61
61

4 Beds

4 Baths

4072 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-10-29Closed$8,500,000
MLS#: 72833694
Days On Market164
Unit 61
61

4 Beds

4 Baths

4072 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2017-10-30Closed$5,097,500
MLS#: 72243437
Days On Market14
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Amenities

Living at 191 Commonwealth Avenue comes with a treasure trove of amenities designed to elevate your lifestyle. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a city explorer, the nearby conservation areas and parks offer stunning spaces to unwind. Plus, the kid-friendly playground is a fantastic spot for young families or those who simply love some fresh air. With easy access to bike paths and public transportation, commuting around Boston is a breeze. And for those who celebrate their faith, a nearby house of worship adds to the welcoming community vibe.

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Amenities Description

Living at 191 Commonwealth Avenue comes with a treasure trove of amenities designed to elevate your lifestyle. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a city explorer, the nearby conservation areas and parks offer stunning spaces to unwind. Plus, the kid-friendly playground is a fantastic spot for young families or those who simply love some fresh air. With easy access to bike paths and public transportation, commuting around Boston is a breeze. And for those who celebrate their faith, a nearby house of worship adds to the welcoming community vibe.

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

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Security System

Security System

Storage

Storage

Policies

When it comes to living at 191 Commonwealth Avenue, you can breathe easy knowing there are no stringent restrictions typically found in some condo buildings. This means you get to enjoy your home with fewer limitations, allowing for a relaxed living experience as you settle in and personalize your space.

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)
191 Commonwealth Ave--
207 Commonwealth Avenue$1,578/sqft.$4 /sqft.
183 Commonwealth$1,578/sqft.$4 /sqft.
192 Commonwealth Avenue$1,015/sqft.$2 /sqft.
114 Commonwealth Avenue,2$914/sqft.$4 /sqft.
180 Commonwealth$1,171/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 191 Commonwealth Ave.

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.11 miles away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.11 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.11 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.16 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.21 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.33 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

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

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury 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

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer 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

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|1.15 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.18 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.18 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.20 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.29 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.55 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.61 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.73 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.78 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.92 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.96 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

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

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.98 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|2.01 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|2.05 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|2.05 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|2.07 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.08 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|2.08 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.08 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.11 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|2.11 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.12 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.19 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.19 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|2.24 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.26 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|2.29 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.30 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|2.33 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|2.33 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.34 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|2.47 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.48 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|2.51 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

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Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|2.53 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

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

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|2.59 Miles Away

Transit

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

Arlington

0.68 miles away|14 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.16 miles away|23 min walk
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Transit

Arlington

0.68 miles away|14 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

205 Roxbury St

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

Aquarium

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.29 miles away|44 min walk

350 Summer St

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

Amory Street

2.32 miles away|45 min walk

400 Summer St

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew

2.56 miles away|49 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 191 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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191 Commonwealth Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.71%

15–29 Years

42.29%

30–44 Years

21.74%

45–59 Years

13.43%

60+ Years

15.83%

Commute

21%

Transit

39.33%

Walk

20.03%

Drive

2.68%

Bike

Housing Ownership

26.14%

Owner Occupied

73.86%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.84%
Multi Family
1.85%
Single Person
50.69%
Multi Person
49.31%

Average Income

Household:$9,010,811.66 /yr

Individual:$7,840,733.07 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.09%
High School College9.6%
Diploma2.55%
Post Graduate38.27%
Others16.5%
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Education

Diploma2.55%
Post Graduate38.27%
Others16.5%
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