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#73375280, Ning Sun, Listing Office: United Real Estate, LLC
$899,000 List price
197 Commonwealth Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116
$10,000
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full, 1 partial
824 sqft
$1,091 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 197 Commonwealth Unit 1
Fabulous one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath gem with a private outdoor patio right in the heart of Back Bay! You will love the ease of city living with this ground floor unit...walk right into the open kitchen/family room combo. Kitchen has new appliances, and family room has brand new sliding glass doors out to the conveniently placed private patio...perfect for outdoor entertaining. The bedroom and full bathroom were renovated in 2019, adding a cozy fireplace, custom closets, and custom cabinetry. In-unit laundry, central air conditioning and plenty of storage (including a private storage unit) will check every box on your wish list. Located in an absolutely prime central Back Bay location...walk to Fenway and the Public Garden! This unit is also just one block from all the shopping and restaurants on Newbury Street, plus perfect commuting location. Don't miss this one!
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size824 sqft
Year built1900
MLS #73352811
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Exterior: Patio
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,091
- HOA Amount: $513
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Directions: Comm Ave near the corner of Exeter St.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 824 SqFt
- MLS Number: 73352811
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
- Office Phone: (781) 237-8000
- Listing Agent: Rachel Lieberman
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Nearby schools
6
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•885 Washington St
3
Blackstone Innovation School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•380 Shawmut Ave
5
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•158 Spring St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $128,448. Residents of Boston, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
34%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
70%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
47%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 197 Commonwealth Unit 1
The listing price of 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 property is $899,000.
The property 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
Active Listing: 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 are: Josiah Quincy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Blackstone Innovation School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kennedy-Longfellow (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Orchard Gardens K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cambridge Street Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Snowden International School At Copley (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), William Mckinley School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Quincy Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 has 1 bedroom and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 is 824 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 is 1900.
This home is located at 197 Commonwealth Unit 1 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Commonwealth Ave. neighborhood. This 824 square foot home was built in 1900. Features: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
Over 136 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 160 listings were sold below the listed price and 52 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 31.8%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $840,482, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.