Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

$8,400 Total Monthly Price

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2

Boston, MA 02116

774-262-4400

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2.5
Square Feet

2,088 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 1

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2

About This Home

Available Aug 1

Experience classic Back Bay elegance in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom,2.5-bath residence overlooking the iconic Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Rich in architectural character,the home features soaring ceilings,original Victorian detailing,oversized bay windows,gleaming hardwood floors,and four decorative fireplaces that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed for modern living,the home also offers central air conditioning,in-unit laundry,generous living and dining spaces,and a thoughtfully designed layout. Residents also enjoy access to a common patio and one off-street parking space for convenience. This professionally managed building is ideally situated moments from Newbury Street,the Esplanade,world-class dining,shopping,and everything that makes Back Bay one of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods. MLS ID 73551311

218 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.

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
- 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

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Microwave

Disposal

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Fireplace
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Freezer
Patio

Contact

Listed by Danielle Dimond | Senne
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
Heating

Fireplace
Disposal
Microwave

Range
Freezer
Patio

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

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2 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 0.3 mile from 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2. 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Symphony Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	10 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

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- / 100

Traffic

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2.

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

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2 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

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2 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
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2 has 3 hospitals within 1.5 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

218 Commonwealth Ave Unit #2 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.