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228 Commonwealth Ave

228 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1878

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

10

UNIT SIZE RANGE

335-617 sqft

Description

228 Commonwealth Ave sits in Boston, at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building stands one story tall and contains 10 condominium units. The units range from 335 to 617 square feet. Construction began in 1878, giving it a historic charm. The building enjoys views of the nearby Charles River, adding a lovely waterfront aspect to the community. This area is known for being vibrant, with easy access to the public garden and Copley library. Residents can make use of local parks, bike paths, and nearby tennis courts for outdoor activities. Unit prices in this building range from $785,000 to $846,000. Each unit has one bedroom, making it ideal for individuals or couples. The common roof deck offers stunning city views, creating a nice space for relaxation or social gatherings. Hardwood floors could enhance the living experience, though specifics vary between units. Nearby dining options include La Voile, Itadaki, and Ikura, providing diverse choices for meals. The area also has excellent public transportation links. Access to the Green and Orange Line and the Back Bay train station helps with commuting throughout the city. Residents enjoy various amenities including laundry facilities and hot water. Highway access is nearby, allowing for longer trips outside the city. This location balances a scenic environment with urban convenience, appealing to those looking for both culture and comfort.

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228 Commonwealth Ave

228 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1878

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

10

UNIT SIZE RANGE

335-617 sqft

Description

228 Commonwealth Ave sits in Boston, at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building stands one story tall and contains 10 condominium units. The units range from 335 to 617 square feet. Construction began in 1878, giving it a historic charm. The building enjoys views of the nearby Charles River, adding a lovely waterfront aspect to the community. This area is known for being vibrant, with easy access to the public garden and Copley library. Residents can make use of local parks, bike paths, and nearby tennis courts for outdoor activities. Unit prices in this building range from $785,000 to $846,000. Each unit has one bedroom, making it ideal for individuals or couples. The common roof deck offers stunning city views, creating a nice space for relaxation or social gatherings. Hardwood floors could enhance the living experience, though specifics vary between units. Nearby dining options include La Voile, Itadaki, and Ikura, providing diverse choices for meals. The area also has excellent public transportation links. Access to the Green and Orange Line and the Back Bay train station helps with commuting throughout the city. Residents enjoy various amenities including laundry facilities and hot water. Highway access is nearby, allowing for longer trips outside the city. This location balances a scenic environment with urban convenience, appealing to those looking for both culture and comfort.

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Description

228 Commonwealth Ave sits in Boston, at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building stands one story tall and contains 10 condominium units. The units range from 335 to 617 square feet. Construction began in 1878, giving it a historic charm. The building enjoys views of the nearby Charles River, adding a lovely waterfront aspect to the community. This area is known for being vibrant, with easy access to the public garden and Copley library. Residents can make use of local parks, bike paths, and nearby tennis courts for outdoor activities. Unit prices in this building range from $785,000 to $846,000. Each unit has one bedroom, making it ideal for individuals or couples. The common roof deck offers stunning city views, creating a nice space for relaxation or social gatherings. Hardwood floors could enhance the living experience, though specifics vary between units. Nearby dining options include La Voile, Itadaki, and Ikura, providing diverse choices for meals. The area also has excellent public transportation links. Access to the Green and Orange Line and the Back Bay train station helps with commuting throughout the city. Residents enjoy various amenities including laundry facilities and hot water. Highway access is nearby, allowing for longer trips outside the city. This location balances a scenic environment with urban convenience, appealing to those looking for both culture and comfort.

228 Commonwealth Ave Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$749,000($1301/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price-
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Key Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Medium
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

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.

For Sale 0 For Sale

228 Commonwealth Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 66597111122019-10-07
MLS#: 72520036 		Closed$658,000
Unit 1010597111072019-10-02
MLS#: 72520028 		Closed$785,000
Unit 7761711812019-09-06
MLS#: 72520022 		Closed$846,000
Unit 10
10

1 Beds

1 Baths

597 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-10-02Closed$785,000
MLS#: 72520028
Days On Market107
Unit 6
6

1 Beds

1 Baths

597 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-10-07Closed$658,000
MLS#: 72520036
Days On Market112
Unit 7
7

1 Beds

1 Baths

617 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-09-06Closed$846,000
MLS#: 72520022
Days On Market81
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Amenities

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

Laundry

Laundry

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

One of the best aspects of this building is its relaxed policy environment. There are no restrictions here, offering you the freedom to create your own living experience. Enjoy the comfort of knowing that you can truly make your space feel like home without any undue limitations.

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)
228 Commonwealth Ave--
239 Commonwealth Ave$1,067/sqft.$2 /sqft.
239 Commonwealth Ave$1,067/sqft.$2 /sqft.
280 Commonwealth Ave$1,874/sqft.$2 /sqft.
257 Marlborough Street Condominium$1,446/sqft.$2 /sqft.
165 Commonwealth Ave$1,357/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

228 Commonwealth Ave is located near 50+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.06 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.15 miles away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.15 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.19 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.28 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.4 miles away
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Schools

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Description

228 Commonwealth Ave is located near 50+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

Kingsley Montessori School

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

The Newman School

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

The Newman School

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

Kingsley Montessori School

--
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

Learning Project Elementary School

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

William Mckinley School

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

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

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

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington 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

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

The Advent School

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

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.21 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.27 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.31 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.32 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.34 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.33 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.34 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.35 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.38 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.40 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.42 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.41 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.42 Miles Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.43 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.47 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.49 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.51 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.54 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.54 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.56 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.57 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.58 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.61 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.65 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.68 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.76 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.76 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.77 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.78 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.78 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.80 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.83 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.85 Miles Away

Transit

Located in Back Bay, 228 Commonwealth Ave is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Boston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.54 miles away|30 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Located in Back Bay, 228 Commonwealth Ave is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Boston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

350 Summer St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

400 Summer St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.78 miles away|15 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.25 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Amory Street

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Andrew

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

Aquarium

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Back Bay

Back Bay is Boston’s historic district known for its Victorian brownstones. The area has wide, tree-lined streets and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It hosts Copley Square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Shoppers walk Newbury Street for small shops and cafes. The Prudential Center and nearby malls offer stores and food options. The Charles River and the Esplanade give space for walking and biking. The district has many hotels, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Commuters use nearby stations, MBTA lines, and commuter rail to reach downtown and suburbs.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay is Boston’s historic district known for its Victorian brownstones. The area has wide, tree-lined streets and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It hosts Copley Square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Shoppers walk Newbury Street for small shops and cafes. The Prudential Center and nearby malls offer stores and food options. The Charles River and the Esplanade give space for walking and biking. The district has many hotels, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Commuters use nearby stations, MBTA lines, and commuter rail to reach downtown and suburbs.

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228 Commonwealth Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.35%

15–29 Years

45.22%

30–44 Years

21.05%

45–59 Years

12.65%

60+ Years

14.74%

Commute

21.5%

Transit

39.22%

Walk

20.21%

Drive

2.76%

Bike

Housing Ownership

25.02%

Owner Occupied

74.98%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.69%
Multi Family
1.88%
Single Person
50.89%
Multi Person
49.11%

Average Income

Household:$8,270,455.08 /yr

Individual:$7,207,037.16 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.05%
High School College9.7%
Diploma2.63%
Post Graduate37.78%
Others16.84%
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Education

Diploma2.63%
Post Graduate37.78%
Others16.84%
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