Condominium at 197 Commonwealth Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02116, Boston
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$1,895,000

197 Commonwealth Avenue # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,175 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73587035
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 6, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.03 acres
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.86 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
1.51 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
0.17 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).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies19

Market position

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

On the market 2 days -- 116 fewer days than Boston's current average of 118 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,536 active listings in Boston right now is $59,000.

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$379,000 down
$1,516,000 loan
Principal & interest$9,833
Property tax (est.)$1,579
Home insurance (est.)$150

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