280 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 301

Boston, MA 02116

$1,935,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,033 Sq. Ft.
$1,873 / Sq. Ft.
1,033
Sq. Ft.
$1,873
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Views of Commonwealth Ave from every room! This beautifully appointed home is fully front facing with two towering bow windows full of light. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and enter the exquisitely renovated home featuring two large bedrooms and two full baths. Graced by high ceilings, oak floors and a wood burning antique fireplace the living area flows into the dining space nestled in the bow window and highlighted by Victorian moldings and wainscoting. The kitchen is renovated w/ stone countertops...Views of Commonwealth Ave from every room! This beautifully appointed home is fully front facing with two towering bow windows full of light. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and enter the exquisitely renovated home featuring two large bedrooms and two full baths. Graced by high ceilings, oak floors and a wood burning antique fireplace the living area flows into the dining space nestled in the bow window and highlighted by Victorian moldings and wainscoting. The kitchen is renovated w/ stone countertops & stainless appliances including a Thermador wine refrigerator. Two tasteful Scandinavian style renovated bathrooms with curbless entry and glass shower doors. Custom wood work throughout includes sold core doors & clever library ladders in both bedrooms to access bountiful upper storage areas. Restoration hardware fixtures and voguish lighting pieces complete the space. Central AC & in-unit w/d. Professionally managed building with stunning roof deck! Large direct access parking.
  1. Listed by Betsy Herald • The Charles Realty

Property Details for 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2025 07:43 AM

Property Details for 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

StatusSold
MLS #73323696
Days on Market20
Taxes$14,095 / year
HOA Fees$642 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1899
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Charles Realty, Betsy Herald

Sold By Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza, Luxury Resort Living / The Christie Group

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Building Information for 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

Building/Complex280 Commonwealth AveFloor3Stories1Residences43Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1899

Payment Calculator

$11,955 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,138

Property Taxes

$1,175

HOA Dues

$642

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Property Information for 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1033.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 43
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Please see attached handbook for rental,fireplace usage and pet rules. Seller has never used fireplace,full condition unknown. Parking fee $23 per month
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3346369
  • Assessments: $1,293,100
  • Book: 65700
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Trash
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 301
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73323696

$1,935,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551274194

$1,935,000

+5.4% / yr

Jan 13, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73323696

—
Jan 13, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73323696

—
Jan 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73323696

$1,949,000—
Jun 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480616055

$1,600,000

+6.9% / yr

Jun 17, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72818177

$1,600,000—
Apr 23, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72818177

—
Apr 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72818177

$1,495,000—
Apr 26, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72460524

$1,385,000—
Apr 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643816807

$1,385,000

+9.2% / yr

Mar 5, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72460524

—
Mar 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72460524

$1,400,000—
Feb 19, 2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72445001

$1,400,000—
Jan 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72445001

$1,400,000—
Sep 7, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579111651

$1,099,000—
Sep 7, 2016

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21606462

$1,099,000—
Sep 7, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72040297

$1,099,000—
Aug 10, 2016

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21606462

—
Jul 26, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72040297

—
Jul 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72040297

$1,075,000—
Jul 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21606462

$1,075,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73323696

$1,935,000
02/04/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551274194

$1,935,000

+5.4% / yr

01/13/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73323696

—
01/13/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73323696

—
01/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73323696

$1,949,000
06/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480616055

$1,600,000

+6.9% / yr

06/17/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72818177

$1,600,000
04/23/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72818177

—
04/21/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72818177

$1,495,000
04/26/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72460524

$1,385,000
04/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643816807

$1,385,000

+9.2% / yr

03/05/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72460524

—
03/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72460524

$1,400,000
02/19/2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72445001

$1,400,000
01/23/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72445001

$1,400,000
09/07/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579111651

$1,099,000
09/07/2016

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21606462

$1,099,000
09/07/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72040297

$1,099,000
08/10/2016

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21606462

—
07/26/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72040297

—
07/18/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72040297

$1,075,000
07/18/2016

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21606462

$1,075,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,293,100Total-
Tax Record2025$14,974 ($1,248 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,015 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,015 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,015 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1899Year Renovated2021ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03187 S:054Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 301

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Mckinley
Public2 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of The Charles Realty, Betsy Herald

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