A rare blend of grandeur and comfort on one of Back Bay’s most iconic streets, this parlor duplex welcomes you with soaring ceilings, natural light & volume of space. Located on the highly coveted sunny side of Commonwealth Ave, this home features convenient city living with direct access parking, elevator and almost 2,200 square feet across only two levels. The expansive chef’s kitchen offers Thermadore ovens/fridg full size wine fridge, large center island with seating for 4 and is open to the sprawling living/dining ares with beautiful marble fireplace and oversized bay windows overlooking Comm Ave. Custom built-ins throughout allow for exceptional storage space. The serene king-sized primary suite features a spa-like en-suite bath w/double sink vanity, large tub and step-in shower. A walk-in closet and home office space make this the ultimate primary escape. Two additional bedrooms, bonus playroom/ office/ versatile space and a full bath complete this wonderful Back Bay offering!
Sold for $2,850,000
$2,850,000
255 Commonwealth Ave APT 2, Boston, MA 02116
3beds
2,183sqft
Condominium
Built in 1901
-- sqft lot
$2,878,900 Zestimate®
$1,306/sqft
$7,850 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,878,900
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Step-in showerHome office spaceSpa-like en-suite bathSerene king-sized primary suiteBonus playroomVersatile spaceLarge center island
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Listed by:
The Biega + Kilgore Team 617-504-7814,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Ashley Desmond
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73388023
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,183
- Total interior livable area: 2,183 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,183
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 3346542
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $1,363 monthly
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $2,850,000-5%$1,306/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $2,999,000$1,374/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $2,999,000-7.7%$1,374/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+30%$1,489/sqft |
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| 3/12/2021 | Sold | $2,500,000-9.1%$1,145/sqft |
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| 1/11/2021 | Contingent | $2,750,000$1,260/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72695629 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2021 | Pending sale | $2,750,000$1,260/sqft |
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| 9/7/2020 | Price change | $2,750,000-5.1%$1,260/sqft |
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| 7/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,899,000+7.6%$1,328/sqft |
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| 12/10/2015 | Sold | $2,695,000$1,235/sqft |
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| 11/16/2015 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$1,235/sqft |
Source: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc #71854810 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2015 | Price change | $2,695,000-2%$1,235/sqft |
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| 9/30/2015 | Price change | $2,750,000-0.9%$1,260/sqft |
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| 9/17/2015 | Price change | $2,775,000-2.6%$1,271/sqft |
Source: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc #71854810 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2015 | Price change | $2,850,000-1.7%$1,306/sqft |
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| 6/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $2,899,000+58%$1,328/sqft |
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| 11/7/2014 | Sold | $1,835,000-0.8%$841/sqft |
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| 6/7/2014 | Listing removed | $1,850,000$847/sqft |
Source: Cabot & Company #71689069 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+332.2%$847/sqft |
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| 12/27/2012 | Listing removed | $3,900$2/sqft |
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| 12/11/2012 | Price change | $3,900-4.9%$2/sqft |
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| 11/30/2012 | Listed for rent | $4,100$2/sqft |
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| 1/5/1993 | Sold | $428,000$196/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,134 +6.2% | $2,688,600 |
| 2024 | $29,306 +6.6% | $2,688,600 +5% |
| 2023 | $27,501 +0.7% | $2,560,600 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,312 +2% | $2,510,300 |
| 2021 | $26,785 +0.8% | $2,510,300 -0.2% |
| 2020 | $26,567 +2.2% | $2,515,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $25,987 +6.6% | $2,465,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $24,372 +382% | $2,325,600 +4% |
| 2017 | $5,057 -75% | $2,235,800 +21.6% |
| 2016 | $20,227 +11.9% | $1,838,800 +23.1% |
| 2015 | $18,084 +8% | $1,493,300 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $16,745 -10.2% | $1,331,100 -6.2% |
| 2013 | $18,650 -2% | $1,419,300 -2.8% |
| 2012 | $19,032 +2% | $1,459,500 |
| 2011 | $18,667 +7.7% | $1,459,500 |
| 2010 | $17,339 +7.5% | $1,459,500 -3.8% |
| 2009 | $16,130 -3.1% | $1,517,400 |
| 2008 | $16,646 -0.2% | $1,517,400 +0% |
| 2007 | $16,675 | $1,517,300 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Boston Arts AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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