Condominium at 56 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02116
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$450,000

56 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Barbara Wales
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
1
Living area
340 sqft
Year built
1850

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a stunning, smartly designed studio in a premier pet-friendly elevator building on Commonwealth Avenue. Located just a block+ from the Boston Public Garden, this sun-drenched fifth-floor residence perfectly balances sophisticated style with maximum utility. The interior features high ceilings, recessed lighting, and lovely parquet floors. The beautifully renovated kitchen boasts granite counters, upgraded cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a raised breakfast bar that provides an elegant separation from the main living area. Storage is unmatched for a studio, featuring two generous closets plus custom built-ins surrounding a functional murphy bed. The luxurious bathroom is finished with Calcutta marble floors, a custom linen closet, and a tiled tub/shower. Professionally managed with common laundry and reasonable dues that include heat and hot water. Experience the best of Back Bay living with world-class dining and shopping right at your doorstep.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73475167
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
261
On market date
February 6, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.58 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.62 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Snowden International School at Copley
0.23 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

94
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 261 days -- 136 more days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,979 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$90,000 down
$360,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,335
Property tax (est.)$375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.