$1,057,750
Last sold price
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 860 sqft
478 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Currently Off Market - Sold May 17, 1994 for $1,057,750
Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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 |
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0.48 | Apartment | $950,000 | 04/30/26 | 2 | 1 | 843 | |
0.53 | Apartment | $1,050,000 | 07/09/26 | 2 | 1 | 958 | |
0.49 | Apartment | $3,125,000 | 10/14/25 | 1 | 1 | 600 | |
0.56 | Apartment | $850,000 | 07/10/26 | 1 | 1 | 610 | |
1.04 | Apartment | $1,250,000 | 01/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 970 | |
0.39 | Apartment | $1,500,000 | 07/15/26 | 2 | 2 | 9,999 | |
0.86 | Apartment | $906,000 | 12/03/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,525 | |
1.13 | Apartment | $950,000 | 06/05/26 | 2 | 1 | 733 | |
0.66 | Apartment | $660,000 | 06/29/26 | 1 | 1 | 550 | |
1.00 | Apartment | $1,025,000 | 01/08/26 | 1 | 1 | 1,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
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 |
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0.06 | $5,598,000 | Studio | - | 15,117 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $814,300 | 2 | 2 | 984 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $739,900 | 2 | 1 | 870 | For Sale | |
0.04 | $879,000 | 2 | 2 | 915 | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $470,000 | Studio | 1 | 347 | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $689,200 | 1 | 1 | 695 | Off Market | |
0.02 | $145,000 | Studio | - | - | For Sale | |
0.10 | $1,083,100 | 2 | 2 | 1,119 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $502,600 | 1 | 1 | 504 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $1,269,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,145 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $1,253,200 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,335 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $485,000 | 1 | 1 | 518 | Recently Sold |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Apartment
Built in 1899
860 sqft
About this House
No broker fee!!
478 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 860 sqft apartment in Fenway, built in 1899. It last sold for $1,057,750 on May 17, 1994. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2019 with an asking price of $2,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 26, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,863/month.
Home Details for 478 Commonwealth Ave
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 4Floors: Carpet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 2021 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Exterior Home Features Exterior: Brick |
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Units in Building: 25 |
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Lot Area: 3484 sqft |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Oct 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,700 |
Sep 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,700 |
May 17, 1994 Source: N/A | Sold | $1,057,750 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $32,603 | $2,815,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Boston
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$837K
$29.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$780
$13MoM
Available listings
1905
310MoM
Around this home
What Locals Say about Fenway
At least 122 Trulia users voted on each feature.
90 % Say there are sidewalks
89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
86 % Say streets are well-lit
83 % Say it's dog friendly
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
48 % Say there's holiday spirit
38 % Say it's quiet
35 % Say there's wildlife
31 % Say neighbors are friendly
31 % Say kids play outside
29 % Say parking is easy
29 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
26 % Say there are community events
24 % Say car is needed
23 % Say yards are well-kept
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 478 Commonwealth Ave
- What is the price history for 478 Commonwealth Ave?478 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, MA last sold for $1,057,750 in May 1994.
- Is Boston a buyer's or seller's market?Boston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Boston?The median sale price in Boston is $837K. That is up $29.17K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Fenway neighborhood?Residents describe the Fenway neighborhood in Boston, MA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Fenway, Boston.

