The only unit on the top floor of The Somerset with a private balcony. Unit 709 at 416 Commonwealth Avenue is a top-floor (7th floor) one-bedroom, one-bath condo, 625 SqFt with its own deck and Back Bay skyline views, in a full-service building on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The open-concept kitchen and living room has hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting and a row of oversized windows, with space for a small dining table. A door off the living room opens to the private balcony deck, with views of the Prudential Tower and the city skyline. The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and built-in microwave, and a granite breakfast counter with a desk area under the window. The bedroom has 3 windows set in a bay, crown molding, hardwood floors, and a large closet, with the bathroom off the bedroom. A storage unit in the basement is included. Built in 1897 as a grand hotel, The Somerset has a limestone facade, a lobby with chandeliers, marble and a stained-glass window, and a full list of amenities: 24/7 concierge, landscaped courtyard with a heated outdoor in-ground swimming pool, gym, 3 elevators, bike storage and on-site professional management. Garage parking is available to rent in the attached garage, subject to availability.
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Last Checked: November 3rd, 2026 at 11:23am (Source: MLS PIN #73597947)
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215
Listing ID73597947
Property TypeCondominium
Price649000 ($1038.4/SqFt)
Building Style2/3 Family
CityBoston
CountySuffolk
MLS AreaBack Bay
Neighborhood(s)
Total Parking1
Unit Level7
Levels in Unit1
Year Built1910
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate,Renovated Since
Building Construction Status
ZoningCD
Unit Features for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215
Approximate Living Area Total625
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms3
Bedrooms1
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
LaundryArchway
Fireplaces
Outdoor SpaceNo
FlooringTile
Electric
AppliancesRange
Condo Association Features for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215
Complex NameThe Somerset
Pet PolicyNot Allowed
Building ManagementDeveloper Advisory Board
Building Construction Status
Number of Units116
Year Built1910
Year Built DetailsApproximate,Renovated Since
Year Built SourcePublic Records
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Parking Features1
Building AmenitiesBeach Rights
Disclosures for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsWall Mounted Vac In Garage. Hose Reels. Tv Wall Mounts. Japanese Maple Tree.
Compensation Based On
Documents Available
Financial Information for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215
Association Fee
Optional Fee0
Association Fee IncludesLandscaping
Optional Fee Includes
Association Fee FrequencyMonthly
Assessed Value$683,700
Real Estate Tax8478
Tax Year2026
Location Information for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaBack Bay
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 416 Commonwealth Ave # 709, Boston MA 02215