Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$4,300 Total Monthly Price

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520

Boston, MA 02116

617-721-7461

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

726 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Property is near public transit
Jogging Path
Cooling Available
Park
Shops

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520

About This Home

$4,300 deposit, Available Sep 1

Presenting a distinguished one-bedroom duplex at the Vendome,one of Back Bay's most storied addresses on Commonwealth Avenue. Situated on the fifth floor and front-facing over Commonwealth Avenue with treetop views and high ceilings throughout,the residence offers a newly remodeled kitchen and a spacious living area with oversized windows providing excellent natural light on the main level,while a spiral staircase leads to the second floor,where an oversized lofted bedroom is complemented by a newly renovated bathroom,in-unit laundry,and closets redesigned with custom built-ins. This combination of layout,ceiling height,and in-unit laundry is rare for Back Bay and does not come on the market often. The building offers a 24-hour concierge,on site property manager,central a/c,two elevators,trash removal and laundry on each floor and a grand,well-kept lobby. Steps from Copley Square,Newbury Street,the Charles River Esplanade,and major transit lines. Avail 9/1 or sooner. MLS ID 73551932

160 Commonwealth Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Condominium

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 5th floor

Interior Spaces

726 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,300 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 3359138 Rent includes water, sewer

Location

Property is near public transit

Utilities

Cooling Available

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $4,300

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Sewer

The Vendome

110 Units 7 Stories Built in 1871 139,017 Sq Ft

The Vendome, a distinguished Beaux-Arts building, stands proudly in Boston's Back Bay. Constructed in 1871, this seven-story landmark offers 110 luxurious condominium units. Originally designed as the Hotel Vendome, its grand architecture features a symmetrical facade, elaborate stone detailing, and a striking arched entrance. The building's rich history and architectural charm make it a unique residence in one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods.

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Contact

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team | Compass
Phone Number
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Neighborhood

Back Bay is one of Boston's most architecturally striking neighborhoods, built on land reclaimed from the tidal flats of the Charles River in the mid-1800s. That ambitious landfill project gave the neighborhood its name and left behind a grid of wide, tree-lined streets that feel rare in a city otherwise defined by its winding, colonial-era roads. Commonwealth Avenue, the neighborhood's central boulevard, stretches from the Public Garden westward with a landscaped mall running down its center, flanked by rows of preserved Victorian brownstones.

The neighborhood draws residents who want proximity to Boston's core without sacrificing a sense of residential calm. Newbury Street and Boylston Street anchor the commercial life here, while Copley Square and the Prudential Center mark two of Back Bay's most recognized civic and retail landmarks. Northeastern University sits just at the neighborhood's southern edge.

The rental landscape reflects the neighborhood's prestige and density.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Disposal
Microwave

Range
Elevator

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Emerson College	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	5 min	1.3 mi

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and Northeastern University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.2 mile from 160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520. 160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.0 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	2 min	0.2 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Symphony Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
South Station	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
North Station	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	11 min	5.0 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

Soundscore^™

63 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	5.1 mi

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520 has 3 shopping centers within 5.1 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Boston Public Garden	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	6 min	1.7 mi

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520 has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520 has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	30 min	15.8 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	16.6 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	34 min	19.9 mi

160 Commonwealth Ave Unit 520 has 3 military bases within 19.9 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.8 miles away and a 30 minute drive.