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28 Commonwealth Ave

28 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1880

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,131-1,555 sqft

Description

28 Commonwealth Ave is a historical, single-story condominium building constructed in 1880, offering 2 and 3-bedroom units. This property provides a blend of vintage charm and modern urban living. Despite its age, its location ensures proximity to many conveniences and amenities. Residents have access to a well-maintained garden area, perfect for relaxation or gatherings. Key amenities include laundry facilities, ensuring convenient onsite services. Hot water is readily available, aligning with modern utilities expected in contemporary residential buildings. The condominium’s location is strategically connected to various urban amenities, with close access to public transportation providing seamless commutes for daily activities. Additionally, the property benefits from nearby bike paths and highway access, catering to both leisure and commuting needs. For those seeking spiritual or community engagement, a house of worship is easily accessible. Green spaces are abundant with a nearby park, offering a serene escape from urban hustle. 28 Commonwealth Ave presents a unique blend of historical architecture with modern conveniences, catering to individuals seeking a blend of old-world charm and accessibility to essential urban amenities.

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28 Commonwealth Ave

28 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1880

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,131-1,555 sqft

Description

28 Commonwealth Ave is a historical, single-story condominium building constructed in 1880, offering 2 and 3-bedroom units. This property provides a blend of vintage charm and modern urban living. Despite its age, its location ensures proximity to many conveniences and amenities. Residents have access to a well-maintained garden area, perfect for relaxation or gatherings. Key amenities include laundry facilities, ensuring convenient onsite services. Hot water is readily available, aligning with modern utilities expected in contemporary residential buildings. The condominium’s location is strategically connected to various urban amenities, with close access to public transportation providing seamless commutes for daily activities. Additionally, the property benefits from nearby bike paths and highway access, catering to both leisure and commuting needs. For those seeking spiritual or community engagement, a house of worship is easily accessible. Green spaces are abundant with a nearby park, offering a serene escape from urban hustle. 28 Commonwealth Ave presents a unique blend of historical architecture with modern conveniences, catering to individuals seeking a blend of old-world charm and accessibility to essential urban amenities.

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Description

28 Commonwealth Ave is a historical, single-story condominium building constructed in 1880, offering 2 and 3-bedroom units. This property provides a blend of vintage charm and modern urban living. Despite its age, its location ensures proximity to many conveniences and amenities. Residents have access to a well-maintained garden area, perfect for relaxation or gatherings. Key amenities include laundry facilities, ensuring convenient onsite services. Hot water is readily available, aligning with modern utilities expected in contemporary residential buildings. The condominium’s location is strategically connected to various urban amenities, with close access to public transportation providing seamless commutes for daily activities. Additionally, the property benefits from nearby bike paths and highway access, catering to both leisure and commuting needs. For those seeking spiritual or community engagement, a house of worship is easily accessible. Green spaces are abundant with a nearby park, offering a serene escape from urban hustle. 28 Commonwealth Ave presents a unique blend of historical architecture with modern conveniences, catering to individuals seeking a blend of old-world charm and accessibility to essential urban amenities.

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Total sold0 Sold
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Total sold0 Sold
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Unit Availability

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28 Commonwealth Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 33113122632018-08-01
MLS#: 72335734 		Closed$1,650,000
Unit 551352221672018-02-28
MLS#: 72228611 		Closed$1,340,000
Unit 11155533612017-07-17
MLS#: 72165777 		Closed$2,150,000
Unit 1
1

3 Beds

3 Baths

1555 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-07-17Closed$2,150,000
MLS#: 72165777
Days On Market61
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

2 Baths

1131 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-08-01Closed$1,650,000
MLS#: 72335734
Days On Market63
Unit 5
5

2 Beds

2 Baths

1352 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-02-28Closed$1,340,000
MLS#: 72228611
Days On Market167
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Amenities

One of the significant perks of living at 28 Commonwealth Ave. is its fantastic list of amenities. Don't worry about those laundry days—there’s a designated laundry facility right on-site. If you enjoy outdoor time, the garden area offers a peaceful retreat for morning coffee or afternoon strolls. With access to bike paths and public transportation, getting around town is a breeze. Plus, you’ll appreciate the convenience of hot water included in your condo essentials. All these add up to a comfortable lifestyle tailored for busy young professionals or first-time buyers.

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Amenities Description

One of the significant perks of living at 28 Commonwealth Ave. is its fantastic list of amenities. Don't worry about those laundry days—there’s a designated laundry facility right on-site. If you enjoy outdoor time, the garden area offers a peaceful retreat for morning coffee or afternoon strolls. With access to bike paths and public transportation, getting around town is a breeze. Plus, you’ll appreciate the convenience of hot water included in your condo essentials. All these add up to a comfortable lifestyle tailored for busy young professionals or first-time buyers.

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

Storage

Storage

Policies

Here’s some good news—28 Commonwealth Ave. has a welcoming policy that often appeals to first-time buyers like yourself. While specifics such as pet policies are not detailed, the environment within the building is designed to encourage a sense of neighborliness, making it a great choice if you want to feel at home in your new community.

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Amenities Description

Here’s some good news—28 Commonwealth Ave. has a welcoming policy that often appeals to first-time buyers like yourself. While specifics such as pet policies are not detailed, the environment within the building is designed to encourage a sense of neighborliness, making it a great choice if you want to feel at home in your new community.

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)
28 Commonwealth Ave--
56 Commonwealth Ave$2,204/sqft.$1 /sqft.
62 Commonwealth Ave$1,731/sqft.$2 /sqft.
62 Commonwealth Ave$1,731/sqft.$2 /sqft.
34 Commonwealth$1,121/sqft.$3 /sqft.
34 Commonwealth Ave$1,121/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 28 Commonwealth Ave.

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.19 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.34 miles away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|0.38 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.44 miles away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|0.54 miles away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|0.55 miles away
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Schools

Learning Project Elementary School

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

Snowden International School At Copley

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

Park Street School

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

Kingsley Montessori School

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

The Advent School

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

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington 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

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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

Kingsley Montessori School

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

William Mckinley School

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

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

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

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.14 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.17 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.28 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.31 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.33 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.60 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.60 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.79 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.81 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.90 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|2.00 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|2.01 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|2.10 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|2.17 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.18 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|2.25 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|2.26 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|2.26 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|2.31 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|2.36 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|2.38 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|2.41 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|2.41 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|2.44 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|2.46 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|2.47 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.48 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

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Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|2.50 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|2.50 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.50 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|2.51 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.51 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.54 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.55 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.58 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|2.59 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|2.62 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.66 Miles Away

Transit

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

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.26 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.27 miles away|6 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.67 miles away|13 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.03 miles away|20 min walk
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Transit

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.26 miles away|5 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.27 miles away|6 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.67 miles away|13 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

350 Summer St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

400 Summer St

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

2.03 miles away|39 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

2.3 miles away|45 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.4 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

205 Roxbury St

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

442 W Broadway

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.53 miles away|49 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 28 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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28 Commonwealth Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.47%

15–29 Years

35.39%

30–44 Years

23.77%

45–59 Years

15.39%

60+ Years

17.98%

Commute

19.95%

Transit

39.39%

Walk

19.82%

Drive

2.48%

Bike

Housing Ownership

28.74%

Owner Occupied

71.26%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.82%
Multi Family
1.76%
Single Person
50.36%
Multi Person
49.64%

Average Income

Household:$10,564,831.68 /yr

Individual:$9,308,700.42 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.64%
High School College9.16%
Diploma2.39%
Post Graduate39.26%
Others15.55%
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Education

Diploma2.39%
Post Graduate39.26%
Others15.55%
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