50 Commonwealth Ave APT 505, Boston, MA, 02116
About This Home
Steps from the Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, this gracious oversized one bedroom offers the living space of many two bedrooms in a prime Back Bay location! 50 Commonwealth Avenue is a sought-after address...a New York style elevator building with stunning common roof deck and resident superintendent. Southern exposure provides wonderful light and views of the historic Tiffany stained glass windows at the Church of the Covenant at the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets. Living room easily accommodates living room seating as well as a formal dining room area. Kitchen with gas cooking and breakfast area with space for bistro table in front of window. Hardwood floors and handsome detail throughout. Bedroom will easily accommodate a king-size bed...a rarity in city bedrooms. Common laundry room and bike storage. BUILDING REGULATIONS PROHIBIT TENANTS FROM HAVING PETS. OWNERS MAY HAVE PETS.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Rider's Paradise
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Building
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 860
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 860
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3358715
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: 0102
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,304 | $63,648 |
| Home Insurance * | $187 | $2,244 |
| Property Taxes | $1,015 | $12,180 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $6,860 | $82,320 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Pending sale | $1,049,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Price change | $1,049,000 |
| 2026-05-26 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000 |
| 2026-02-01 | Listing removed | $1,025,000 |
| 2025-12-20 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000 |
| 2025-12-01 | Listing removed | $1,025,000 |
| 2025-10-16 | Price change | $1,025,000 |
| 2025-09-04 | Price change | $1,095,000 |
| 2025-07-18 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000 |
| 2024-09-13 | Listing removed | $3,175 |
| 2024-08-08 | Listed for rent | $3,175 |
| 2023-05-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-04-13 | Listed for rent | $3,750 |
| 2021-03-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-03-04 | Listing removed | $945,000 |
| 2020-12-17 | Listed for rent | $2,335 |
| 2020-10-22 | Price change | $945,000 |
| 2020-09-30 | Price change | $975,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000 |
| 2019-03-08 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
| 2018-11-15 | Price change | $3,000 |
| 2018-11-06 | Price change | $3,175 |
| 2018-10-13 | Listed for rent | $3,250 |
| 2006-06-16 | Sold | $550,000 |
| 2002-06-21 | Sold | $469,000 |
| 1996-06-18 | Sold | $236,000 |
| 1995-07-21 | Sold | $225,000 |
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