With Southern light pouring through four oversized living room windows on prestigious Commonwealth Avenue, this is the epitome of Back Bay living. This elegant, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is located on the third floor of a boutique, downtown brownstone. The elevator brings residents from the entry floor right to your unit door, making grocery delivery or moving luggage easy. The living space is remarkable with two pairs of curved glass window panes and a width of nearly 26 feet, which allows for multiple seating areas and generous dining space. The ornate crown moldings and mantle details give this home such a classic personality. The eleven foot ceiling heights amplify the feeling of historic charm with modern conveniences. The kitchen is located adjacent to the dining space and offers stainless appliances, custom cabinets and excellent storage. The primary bedroom is grand and has a rear, oriel window, a fireplace and two very large closets. The second bedroom offers residents a space for a Double-sized murphy bed as well as a large built-in desk / office. This magnificent home is complete with washer/dryer, extra storage on the first floor and central air. Come and experience quintessential Back Bay living in this highly sought-after location and move in before the holiday lights are turned along the Mall.
Property Details
Price:
$1,895,000
MLS #:
73587035
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Oct 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,175
Total Sq Ft:
1,175
Lot Size:
1,175 sqft / 0.03 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1175
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
3
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Elevator
Laundry Features
In Unit
Exterior
Association Amenities
Elevator(s)
Common Walls
2+ Common Walls
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Security Features
Intercom
Stories
1
Financial
HOA Fee
$936
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Trash
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$15,577
Map
Community
- Address197 Commonwealth Avenue # 3 Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 197 Commonwealth Avenue # 3 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $1,895,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,175 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $1,613. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,017. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,416,294. To schedule a showing of MLS#73587035 at 197 Commonwealth Avenue # 3 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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197 Commonwealth Avenue # 3
Boston, MA

