A 18-unit condominium community in Fenway, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# The Carlyle: 386 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Carlyle is a professionally managed, intimate 18-unit condominium located at 386 Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay—one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods. With just three units per floor and elevator access, the building offers a boutique residential experience in the heart of the city. Recent market activity shows a median sale price of $492,500, with units averaging $1,190 per square foot and selling within 28 days on the market.
The Carlyle offers primarily one-bedroom floor plans, with select two-bedroom options available. One-bedroom units typically feature separate living rooms with high ceilings, dedicated bedrooms accessible via French doors, and eat-in kitchens with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Recent renovations have introduced updated flooring, new windows, and modern fixtures throughout available inventory.
Two-bedroom units are rarely available but include comparable finishes: hardwood floors, eat-in kitchens with granite and gas cooking, multiple closets, and separate bedroom spaces. Square footage for corner units reaches approximately 775 square feet.
Many units arrive fully renovated with new kitchens and bathrooms, while others have been updated with fresh paint, refinished hardwood, new appliances, and recessed lighting. Several listings note "newly renovated" or "top-to-bottom renovated" conditions.
Commonwealth Avenue places residents steps from Newbury Street shops and restaurants, the Charles River Esplanade, and multiple Green Line T stops serving Kenmore Square and the Fenway. Berklee College of Music, the Museum of Fine Arts, and major cultural institutions are walkable. The building's central Back Bay location provides proximity to downtown Boston while maintaining neighborhood character on one of the city's most coveted residential streets. Monthly HOA fees average $461, with heat and hot water included in some units.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside The Carlyle — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about The Carlyle →Over recent sales, units at The Carlyle sold at a median of $492,500, about $1190 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Carlyle currently range from roughly $461 to $461, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Carlyle is a 18-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Carlyle averaged about 28 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
