Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay

239 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02116

408-981-1088

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Available

Available Sep 1

About This Home

Available Sep 1

Embrace the best of historic Boston charm in this classic Back Bay one-bedroom home. Highlighted by a rare private outdoor retreat and a highly versatile layout, this apartment offers a peaceful sanctuary right in the middle of the city's most desirable neighborhood. Step out into your own private brick-paved courtyard. Fully enclosed and beautifully detailed with overhead string lights, it’s the ultimate space for morning coffee, dining al fresco, or unwinding after a long day. A newly updated, separate kitchen boasts premium finishes, including granite-style countertops, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The main living area features hardwood floors and large double windows that invite excellent natural light A long, bright alcove off the main hallway serves as the perfect work-from-home setup or separate living quarters. Enjoy a cozy bedroom with ample closet space, tiled full bathroom, and dual side-by-side hallway closets. Situated in historic Back Bay, you are steps away from the iconic brownstones of Commonwealth Avenue Mall, the Charles River Esplanade, and the world-class shopping and dining of Newbury and Boylston Streets. Convenient access to the T makes commuting a breeze. Interested in making this Back Bay oasis your next home? Reach out today to schedule a private showing!

239 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.

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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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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
MIT	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

239 Commonwealth Ave is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and MIT.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.4 mile from 239 Commonwealth Ave. 239 Commonwealth Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Symphony Station	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
South Station	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
North Station	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.2 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 239 Commonwealth Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1096 Boylston St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	8 min	4.8 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi

239 Commonwealth Ave has 3 shopping centers within 5.0 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
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi

239 Commonwealth Ave has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Tufts Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi

239 Commonwealth Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.