Sold Jul 15, 2026$738,000
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405 Commonwealth Ave #2
Boston, MA 02215
$772,500
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
750Square feet
1890Year built
Residential · Active · MLS #73554376
Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston | Robb Cohen Team
MLS PIN data
About this home
Rarely Available Back Bay One-Bedroom with Private Patio ideally located on tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, this beautifully renovated approximately 750 SF one-bedroom condominium offers an exceptional combination of Back Bay location, generous living space, and approximately 180 SF of private outdoor space. Not Below Grade!! Set on the first floor of an elegant 1890 brick mansion, the residence features two private entrances, including access from Commonwealth Avenue and Marlborough Street.The open living and dining area features high ceilings, oversized bow windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a decorative fireplace with mantel. The renovated kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry, a sunny window, and full appliances. The renovated tile-and-stone bath features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The spacious bedroom offers generous closet space, and an in-unit combination washer/dryer adds convenience.A true highlight is the approximately 180 SF private, gated, brick-paved patio, accessed through the separate Marlborough Street entrance—exceptional outdoor amenity rarely found in Back Bay.The professionally managed 10-unit building offers low monthly condominium fees and common laundry. The Commonwealth Avenue Mall is at your doorstep, with Newbury Street one block away and the Charles River Esplanade approximately 0.3 miles away. Hynes Convention Center and Kenmore Green Line stations are approximately 0.3 and 0.5 miles away. Rental parking is available nearby.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 3
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building
- Style
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1890
- Parking
- 1
- Roof
- Rubber
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- CD
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $8,307
- Assessment year
- 2025
- HOA fee
- 618.69
Listing history
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$2,450 · May 31, 2011
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Comparable sales
Recent properties for context
Sold Jul 10, 2026$800,000
462 Beacon St #31
Sold Jun 8, 2026$760,000
302 Commonwealth Ave #C
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Local market context
How this home compares in Back Bay
MetricThis propertyBack Bay
List price$772,500$2,347,50067% below local
Price / sq ft$1,030$1,84644% below local
Days on market426232% below local
Active neighborhood listing statistics from MLS PIN as of September 7, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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