Google street view image for 191 Commonwealth Ave #21, Boston, MA 02116

Off market sep 1997 for $318K

$1,128,914

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,185/mo

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191 Commonwealth Ave #21, Boston, MA 02116

About this home

191 Commonwealth Ave #21 is a 864 square foot condo with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 16, 1997 for $318,500. Based on Redfin's Boston data, we estimate the home's value is $1,128,914.

CondoProperty Type

1899Year Built

$1,307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,128,914

$810K since sold in September 1997$28K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,350,000
A
1 bed1 bath950 sq ft
286 Beacon St #8, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,520,000
B
1 bed1 bath1,016 sq ft
128 Marlborough St #2, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,150,500
C
1 bed1 bath825 sq ft
313 Marlborough St #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$590,000
D
1 bed1 bath585 sq ft
239 Commonwealth Ave #10, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$660,000
E
1 bed1 bath529 sq ft
240 Marlborough St Unit 3R, Boston, MA 02116

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Market trends in Back Bay East, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$149K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

14 days MoM

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Sale history for 191 Commonwealth Ave #21

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,977 (+0.7%)

$929,000

2022

$9,910 (+2.0%)

$910,800

2021

$9,718 (+5.6%)

$910,800

2020

$9,203 (+5.5%)

$871,500

2019

$8,723 (+6.6%)

$827,600

2018

$8,181 (+2.9%)

$780,600

2017

$7,947 (+3.1%)

$750,400

2016

$7,709 (+1.4%)

$700,800

2015

$7,605 (+2.9%)

$628,000

2014

$7,393 (+5.1%)

$587,700

2013

$7,031 (−3.9%)

$535,100

2012

$7,313 (+2.0%)

$560,800

2009

$7,173 (+8.8%)

$560,800

2006

$6,595

$620,400

Tax history for 191 Commonwealth Ave #21

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,977 (+0.7%)

$929,000

2022

$9,910 (+2.0%)

$910,800

2021

$9,718 (+5.6%)

$910,800

2020

$9,203 (+5.5%)

$871,500

2019

$8,723 (+6.6%)

$827,600

2018

$8,181 (+2.9%)

$780,600

2017

$7,947 (+3.1%)

$750,400

2016

$7,709 (+1.4%)

$700,800

2015

$7,605 (+2.9%)

$628,000

2014

$7,393 (+5.1%)

$587,700

2013

$7,031 (−3.9%)

$535,100

2012

$7,313 (+2.0%)

$560,800

2009

$7,173 (+8.8%)

$560,800

2006

$6,595

$620,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 3

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Mid Rise
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 864
Gross Sq. Ft: 864
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 871
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.02
Zoning Code: CD
State Use Description: CONDOMINIUM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3351440

Home facts updated by county records on Mar 1, 2023

About this building

1 for sale

191 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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Units for sale


61	$9,750,000	4 beds	3.5 baths	4072 sq ft

Around this home

Schools

Mel H King Elementary

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Snowden Int'L High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

2/10

Quincy Upper School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Hurley K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Boston, MA • 02116

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.07M – $1.30M

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Home values near 191 Commonwealth Ave #21

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
183 Commonwealth Ave Apt 2, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 677 Sq. Ft.	$822,502
183 Commonwealth Ave Apt 4, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2539 Sq. Ft.	$4,867,575

Address	Redfin Estimate
183 Commonwealth Ave Apt 3A, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1691 Sq. Ft.	$2,992,123
183 Commonwealth Ave Apt 5, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2339 Sq. Ft.	$3,632,913

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