Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$7,000 Total Monthly Price

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4

Boston, MA 02116

774-262-4400

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,095 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 1

Highlights

Marina
Medical Services
Open Floorplan
Custom Closet System
Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Dining Room with Fireplace

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4

About This Home

Available Aug 1

Open House: Tuesday,July 21 from 5-6 PM. Experience refined city living in one of Back Bay’s classic brownstones on Commonwealth Ave. Offering approximately 1,100 square feet of living space,this 2-bedroom,2-bath residence blends classic architecture with timeless finishes. Enjoy high ceilings and abundant natural light throughout this thoughtfully designed home. The spacious layout features a generous living and dining area,a massive walk-in closet,modern kitchen with dishwasher,in-unit washer/dryer,and two stately fireplaces that create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Oversized windows offer treetop views of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall,while renowned Back Bay dining,shopping,and neighborhood conveniences are just outside your door. Located in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods,this home offers an ideal balance of historic charm and contemporary convenience. MLS ID 73551489

216 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

Year Built

Built in 1900

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Custom Closet System Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom on Main Dual Closets Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom 2 Full Bathrooms Linen Closet In Bathroom Separate Shower 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile Wall to Wall Carpet

Home Design

Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Dining Room with Fireplace 2 Fireplaces Arched Doorways Tray Ceiling Bay Window Crown Molding Recessed Lighting French Doors Picture Window 1,095 Sq Ft Home Light Fixtures

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Range with Range Hood Oven Freezer Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on upper level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 0503260008,4759424 Rent includes water, sewer

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

1,095 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Cooling Available Central Heating High Speed Internet Heating System Uses Natural Gas Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Near Conservation Area Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Marina 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.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $0

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

Contact

Listed by Danielle Dimond | Senne
Phone Number
Source

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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

Heating
Fireplace

Disposal
Microwave

Oven
Freezer

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
MIT	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	5 min	1.3 mi

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 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 216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4. 216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Arlington 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:	9 min	0.5 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
South Station	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
North Station	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.3 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

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65 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 has 3 shopping centers within 4.9 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	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	7 min	2.0 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	2.0 mi

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	29 min	15.6 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	16.5 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.2 mi

216 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 has 3 military bases within 20.2 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 15.6 miles away and a 29 minute drive.