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197 Commonwealth 1Boston, MA 02116

For Sale

$849,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $4,245

NOW VACANT! Fabulous one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath gem with a private outdoor patio right in the heart of Back Bay! You will love the ease of city living with this ground floor unit...walk right into the open kitchen/family room combo. Kitchen has new appliances, and family room has brand new sliding glass doors out to the conveniently placed private patio...perfect for outdoor entertaining. The bedroom and full bathroom were renovated in 2019, adding a cozy fireplace, custom closets, and custom cabinetry. In-unit laundry, central air conditioning and plenty of storage (including a private storage unit) will check every box on your wish list. Located in an absolutely prime central Back Bay location...walk to Fenway and the Public Garden! This unit is also just one block from all the shopping and restaurants on Newbury Street, plus perfect commuting location. Don't miss this one!

Listed by Rachel Lieberman

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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781-789-8963

Last updated August 22, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73352811

Listing Facts

  • TypeCondo
  • NeighborhoodBack Bay East
  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu158
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$513/month
  • Taxes$8,977/year
  • Size824 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,030

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

05/28/2025
Price Decreased
$849,000
04/23/2025
Price Decreased
$899,000
04/01/2025
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
$925,000

Property Details for 197 Commonwealth 1

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Pets Allowed: No

Fees

  • Association Fee: $513.00 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 7
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Exterior Features: Patio

Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 824
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 3350841
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,977.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $823,600.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 824
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: N
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Rooms Total: 3

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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