A 115-unit condominium community in North End/Waterfront, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Braemore is a historic 115-unit elevator condominium building set on Commonwealth Avenue where Back Bay meets Kenmore Square. Originally a luxury hotel and, per one listing, designed by the architecture firm Blackall Clapp Whittemore, the building has been converted into professionally managed residences that retain their turn-of-the-century character. Recent sales reflect strong demand, with a median sale price around $555,000, roughly $1,072 per square foot, and units typically moving in about 17 days on market.
Based on the listings, residents and units at The Braemore enjoy:
HOA fees range from approximately $322 to $850.96 per month, generally scaling with unit size.
The Braemore offers a wide range of floor plans. Studios are plentiful and often described as oversized, with several featuring Murphy beds, walls of closets, and separate kitchens—well suited to pied-à-terre buyers, first-time owners, and investors. One-bedrooms are frequently front-facing over the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, with bay windows, large foyers that can double as dining or study space, and river views from upper floors. Larger two-bedroom and penthouse units appear as well, including corner homes with skyline views, some reconfigured as three- or four-bedroom rentals. One penthouse listing cited a $100,000 renovation, while other two-bedroom investor units were leased at $4,400–$4,650 per month.
The location is a central draw. The building sits steps from the Kenmore T stop and the Green Line, placing residents minutes from Boston University, the Longwood Medical Center, the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Newbury Street, and the Charles River Esplanade. Listings emphasize walkability to campuses, nightlife, and downtown, with easy access toward Cambridge. Front-facing homes overlook the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, giving residents a green outlook in the heart of the city.
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 Braemore — 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 Braemore →Over recent sales, units at The Braemore sold at a median of $555,000, about $1072 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Braemore currently range from roughly $322 to $850.96, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Braemore is a 115-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Braemore averaged about 17 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.