405 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston, MA 02215
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FOR SALE

$772,500

Original price: $775,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 sqft

405 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston, MA 02215

Back Bay
Est. Mortgage $5,030/mo*
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Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 1890
$1,030/sqft
1 Parking Spaces
HOA $619/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools30 Preschool Schools31 Elementary Schools20 Middle Schools19 High Schools
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About this House

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.
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Home Details for 405 Commonwealth Ave #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Days on Market

Days on Market: 48 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Condo

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $1,030

Agent Information

Listing Agent
MLS/Source ID: 73554376

HOA

HOA Fee: $619/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 871.2 sqft

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Neighborhood Overview

Back Bay
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What Locals Say about Back Bay

At least 236 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say kids play outside

  • 36 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say car is needed

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  • F7q98xdptn
    "Boston is the best! Clean, safe, friendly, honest, intelligent, neighborly…. Best hospitals, best schools, best people ❤️"
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  • Shannon Frappied
    "I drive about 30 minutes outside the city to Framingham and on most days the commute isn’t too bad. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I take the orange line of the MBTA in since I work on that line during the day. other than the usual issues with Boston's public transit, it's a nice commute. "
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  • Trulia User
    "One of the best neighborhoods to live in Boston! Charming houses, best shopping, fine restaurants, culture and education are abundant! "
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  • Byrnemckin
    "Historic row house neighborhood within walking distance to the Charles River, the financial district and area healthcare and educational institutions. "
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  • Maria M.
    "Lots of parks, open spaces. Pretty crowded with pedestrians though. Not a lot of grassy areas near the sidewalks"
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  • Tracy L. D.
    "I love that you are close to everything. It’s a great place to be if you live in the Boston area. Everything is very walkable from here."
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  • Bostonbarkingboy
    "There is excellent public library which has held many events such as Asian Culture meeting and Kooking class . Boston marathon has been held in Back Bay every year . "
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  • Betty
    "There is a park and a dog park minutes away. The proximity to both is especially beneficial and enjoyable during the summer months, especially when there are concerts in the park."
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  • Donspino
    "By using the trolly system it is easy to get down town, or you can take Lyft, this neighborhood has a great bus system. "
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  • Timkelleyink
    "Single guy who works downtown, love the area, been here for 3 years. Lots of families and young couples, plenty of restaurants to boot!"
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  • Mncullen17
    "We have Movie nights, fundraisers, holiday parties and various other events that occur throughout the year."
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  • Sophiecd
    "The area has a nice playground, a few preschools, and an amazing Halloween block party for all the kids in the neighborhood. "
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  • Eanthony
    "Good reverse commute. Pretty easy. Much better than the other way which I did for 27 years. "
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  • CG
    "Not great school system. But very safe neighborhood. I’ve lived here my whole life and it would be a great place to raise kids."
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  • Reef L.
    "it’s easy and low-stress. take the orange line from back bay to DTX. there are occasional MBTA delays, but overall it’s a decent commute."
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  • Mary-ellen T.
    "Historic, very well maintained neighborhood central to downtown Boston. Lots of parks including the park along the Charles River. The area is very dog friendly. "
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  • Gravin_guillen86
    "There is a lot of stuff that happens in Boston. Back Bay is known for the Prudential Center and the Boston Public Library and the concerts at the Esplanade."
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  • Andrea S.
    "Nice area lots to do love the local flair and the location to everything can’t be beat enjoying all Boston has to offer"
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  • Patricio C.
    "Short commute to east Boston, takes me 15 minutes in storrow drive with no traffic. Resident parking is difficult. Lots of tickets during the first year."
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  • Timkelleyink
    "Farmers markets, favorite brunch spots and all the parades or fundraising events you can imagine! And tourists..."
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  • Carolyn K.
    "Quick and convenient access to the T from all parts of Back Bay, with easy bus connections at Copley and Kenmore stations."
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  • Miranda G.
    "I’ve lived in Back Bay for 2 years. It’s a very beautiful and convenient area. There are more tourists that I come into contact with than neighbors, however. Very dog friendly!"
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  • Francesca P.
    "I walk to work so it’s super convenient! Lots of T options in the area if need be and Uber’s and taxis are always around. "
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  • Drew_lawrence
    "Walkable to everything. Restaurants, library, the esplanade. Right on the Commonwealth pedestrian mall."
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  • just an observer
    "You have to be a millionaire to live in the Back Bay. So a lot of “regular” people who walk the dogs you see and clean the townhouses don’t live here they work here. "
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  • Rchamp43
    "Dogs walk around a lot and their owners let them jump into flower beds and are generally careless. People with dogs will be right at home here, unless their dogs get into the bicycle lanes and get hit."
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  • Audreymcropp
    "Old world feel. Very much an old Boston traditional neighborhood with beautiful architecture and excellent shopping. "
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  • Z d.
    "I lived here for couple of years and I love it. Best neighborhood of Boston. It’s close to everything "
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  • Tan T.
    "It has a beautiful view, it's quiet, and there are lots of good stores and restaurants. It's nice to live here."
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  • Tan T.
    "It's a very safe place for kids."
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  • Thanh T.
    "Back Bay is a pet-friendly neighborhood."
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  • Monica J.
    "The dog parks are clean and spacious."
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  • Monica J.
    "There's easy access to public transportation, major hospitals, ethnic food stores, and bistros. There are a lot of different ethnic groups here. Also, lots of biking and hiking trails."
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  • Thanh T.
    "It's safe and clean—a great place to live."
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  • Holly G.
    "I lived here at 100 Arlington, a nice apartment for over a year, very convenient and great restaurants near by, but the noise level is unbearable! Nonstopping sirens 24/7... "
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  • Linda M.
    "Dogs LOVE the Public Garden and the Comm. Ave. Mall."
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  • Maya B.
    "Dog owners would love the stretch of park that goes all down Commonwealth Avenue. They might also like walking along the water, on the Esplanade."
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  • Anne D.
    "There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood, but no dedicated fenced-in dog park."
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  • Lcszychowski
    "Back Bay is a nice area. I really only recognize my neighbors by their dogs, because we often exchange dog names before we get to the level of actually meeting each other. Commonwealth Ave Mall is a great place to walk dogs or people watch. I live right next to Newbury Street, which can be super crowded with tourists in the summer. It’s a safe area but I have seen some shady drug deals going on occasionally. This is a city. So you’ll have that. Rent keeps going up and the neighborhood keeps feeling more like a shopping mall. The biggest win for me is the close proximity to the esplanade. "
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Market trends in Back Bay

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.6M
$14.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.35K
$53MoM
Available listings
199
3MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$748K
Since last month
Decreased$49K (-6.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$56K (-7%)
Since last sale
Increased$88K (+13.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +18% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$748K
August 2026$752K
July 2026$797K
June 2026$821K
May 2026$836K
April 2026$830K
March 2026$834K
February 2026$812K
January 2026$795K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4 Charlesgate E #106, Boston, MA
0.04
Condo
$750,000
05/20/26
1
1
637
416 Commonwealth Ave #212, Boston, MA
0.08
Condo
$730,000
11/24/25
1
2
718
1091 Boylston St #21, Boston, MA
0.18
Condo
$600,000
03/16/26
1
1
628
302 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
0.28
Condo
$798,000
06/12/26
1
1
659
421 Marlborough St #4, Boston, MA
0.08
Condo
$660,000
11/24/25
2
1
690
363 Marlborough St #2, Boston, MA
0.22
Condo
$995,000
05/19/26
1
1
790
298 Commonwealth Ave #101, Boston, MA
0.28
Condo
$800,000
05/28/26
1
1
740
373 Commonwealth Ave #202, Boston, MA
0.08
Condo
$953,000
10/14/25
2
1
752
388 Marlborough St #5, Boston, MA
0.17
Condo
$610,000
02/11/26
1
1
554
534 Beacon St #203, Boston, MA
0.08
Condo
$555,000
08/12/26
1
1
493

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
416 Commonwealth Ave #120, Boston, MA 02215
0.05
$633,800
Studio
1
629
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #201, Boston, MA 02215
0.06
$1,462,200
2
1
1,221
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #217, Boston, MA 02215
0.06
$1,290,600
1
2
1,041
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #311, Boston, MA 02215
0.06
$798,100
1
1
784
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #409, Boston, MA 02215
0.06
$840,400
1
1
790
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #704, Boston, MA 02215
0.06
$704,300
1
1
606
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #219, Boston, MA 02115
0.06
-
2
2
1,193
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #118, Boston, MA 02115
0.06
-
Studio
1
613
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #316, Boston, MA 02215
0.07
$887,200
1
1
745
Off Market
416 Commonwealth Ave #212, Boston, MA 02115
0.07
$730,000
1
1.5
767
Recently Sold
409 Commonwealth Ave #K, Boston, MA 02215
0.01
$4,853,900
3
2.5
3,003
Off Market
409 Commonwealth Ave #K, Boston, MA 02115
0.01
$5,132,200
3
2.5
3,003
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73554376
PriceChange
$772,500
Price decreased by 0%
Aug 5, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73554376
PriceChange
$775,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 23, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73554376
Listed For Sale
$799,000
Aug 24, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
ListingRemoved
Aug 23, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
Listed For Rent
$3,200

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Frequently asked questions about 405 Commonwealth Ave #2

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 405 Commonwealth Ave #2?
    Based on a $772,500 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 405 Commonwealth Ave #2 in Boston, MA is approximately $4,600 (about $4,107 principal & interest, $418 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 405 Commonwealth Ave #2 compare to homes in Boston?
    405 Commonwealth Ave #2 in Boston, MA is listed at $772,500, about 52% below the $1.6M median sale price in Boston.
  • What do residents say about the Back Bay neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Back Bay neighborhood in Boston, MA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Back Bay, Boston.
  • What are the closest schools to 405 Commonwealth Ave #2?
    The closest schools to 405 Commonwealth Ave #2 in Boston, MA are Albert D Holland School of Technology (Middle/High, rated 2/10), Baldwin Early Learning Center (Pre-K/Elementary), Blackstone Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).
  • Does 405 Commonwealth Ave #2 have parking?
    Yes, 405 Commonwealth Ave #2 in Boston, MA has on-site parking.
405 Commonwealth Ave #2, Boston, MA 02215 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft condo built in 1890. 405 Commonwealth Ave #2 is located in Back Bay, Boston. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Engel & Volkers on Jul 23, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73554376.