296 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5

1,491 Sq. Ft.
$1,482 / Sq. Ft.
1,491
Sq. Ft.
$1,482
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This newly renovated Back Bay Penthouse offers an open floorpan with expansive dining and living areas filled with natural light from oversized bay windows & skylights. With 3+ beds & 2 full baths, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet plus 3 additional custom closets for plenty of storage. Walk up the spiral staircase to the sun filled headhouse; enjoy a morning cup of coffee in your home office or artist's loft. Walkout onto the massive private roof deck (~700sf +/-) for incredible city views:...This newly renovated Back Bay Penthouse offers an open floorpan with expansive dining and living areas filled with natural light from oversized bay windows & skylights. With 3+ beds & 2 full baths, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet plus 3 additional custom closets for plenty of storage. Walk up the spiral staircase to the sun filled headhouse; enjoy a morning cup of coffee in your home office or artist's loft. Walkout onto the massive private roof deck (~700sf +/-) for incredible city views: from the Citgo sign to Prudential Tower & the Commonwealth Mall. Upgrades include renovated kitchen and bathrooms, new central air conditioning, newly lined fireplace, plantation shutters and hardwood floors throughout, custom California Closets, WiFi enabled thermostat & appliances, Nest smoke detectors and more.
  1. Listed by Christopher Mearn • District Real Estate Advisors LLC

Property Details for 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse
LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 07:30 PM

Property Details for 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

StatusSold
MLS #72953069
Days on Market17
Taxes$20,892 / year
HOA Fees$672 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of District Real Estate Advisors LLC, Christopher Mearn

Sold By Compass, The Biega + Kilgore Team

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Building Information for 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

Building/Complex296 Commonwealth AveFloor5Stories2Residences5Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$13,184 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,771

Property Taxes

$1,741

HOA Dues

$672

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Property Information for 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1491.0
  • Total Units: 5
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Building, In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Rented, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Rented, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Rented, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 286.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 84.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 90.0
  • Dining Room Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 117.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 0503074010,3359737
  • Assessments: $1,920,200
  • Book: 61050
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 19, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72953069

$2,210,000—
Mar 18, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72953069

—
Mar 18, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72953069

—
Mar 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72953069

$2,300,000—
May 1, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72470229

$1,920,000—
Apr 25, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644249693

$1,920,000

+10.3% / yr

Apr 1, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72470229

—
Apr 1, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72470229

—
Mar 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72470229

$1,950,000—
Oct 18, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581923022

$1,500,000

+1360.7% / yr

Oct 18, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72027924

$1,500,000—
Aug 25, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72027924

—
Aug 25, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72027924

—
Jun 23, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72027924

$1,599,000—
Jun 30, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326774819

$1

-99.5% / yr

Nov 21, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #259315871

$1,025,000

+1.2% / yr

Nov 21, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70818987

$1,025,000—
Oct 24, 2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70818987

—
Oct 24, 2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70818987

—
Sep 10, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70818987

$1,099,000—
Dec 31, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70389489

$1,149,000—
May 17, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70389489

$1,275,000—
May 6, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30584592

$945,000—
May 1, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100857788

$945,000

+8.2% / yr

Mar 15, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30584592

—
Mar 4, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30584592

$959,000—
May 9, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100173480

$875,000

+19.5% / yr

May 9, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30477965

$875,000—
Feb 15, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30477965

—
Feb 12, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30477965

$929,000—
Jun 1, 2000

Expired

MLS PIN #30387613

$935,000—
Feb 23, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30387613

$949,000—
May 12, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100080173

$430,000—
May 12, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50360825

$430,000—
Mar 10, 1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50360825

—
Jan 20, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50360825

$479,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72953069

$2,210,000
03/18/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72953069

—
03/18/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72953069

—
03/15/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72953069

$2,300,000
05/01/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72470229

$1,920,000
04/25/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644249693

$1,920,000

+10.3% / yr

04/01/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72470229

—
04/01/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72470229

—
03/25/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72470229

$1,950,000
10/18/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581923022

$1,500,000

+1360.7% / yr

10/18/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72027924

$1,500,000
08/25/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72027924

—
08/25/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72027924

—
06/23/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72027924

$1,599,000
06/30/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326774819

$1

-99.5% / yr

11/21/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #259315871

$1,025,000

+1.2% / yr

11/21/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70818987

$1,025,000
10/24/2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70818987

—
10/24/2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70818987

—
09/10/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70818987

$1,099,000
12/31/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70389489

$1,149,000
05/17/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70389489

$1,275,000
05/06/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30584592

$945,000
05/01/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100857788

$945,000

+8.2% / yr

03/15/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30584592

—
03/04/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30584592

$959,000
05/09/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100173480

$875,000

+19.5% / yr

05/09/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30477965

$875,000
02/15/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30477965

—
02/12/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30477965

$929,000
06/01/2000

Expired

MLS PIN #30387613

$935,000
02/23/2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30387613

$949,000
05/12/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100080173

$430,000
05/12/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50360825

$430,000
03/10/1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50360825

—
01/20/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50360825

$479,000

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

Public Records for 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$2,323,000Total-
Tax Record2025$26,900 ($2,242 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,468 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated2018ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03074 S:010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 296 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 5

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

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