Introducing Residence One at 257 Commonwealth Avenue, one of just six residences in a historic, double-wide brownstone in Back Bay. Residence One is a stunning, newly renovated home offering a wonderful opportunity to own almost 2,000 square feet on the beautiful, tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The residence combines two bedrooms and two full bathrooms with luxurious living spaces that have been meticulously constructed with unerring attention to quality: Every detail and finish—from the gourmet kitchen to the spa-like baths—is top-of-the-line and befitting of such a fine Back Bay address. Additional features include central air, in-unit laundry, ample storage, and a private entrance. 257 Commonwealth Avenue is a professionally managed, pet friendly building just steps from the fine shops and restaurants of Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and the Charles River Esplanade.
Sold for $1,950,000
$1,950,000
257 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,852sqft
Condominium
Built in 1888
-- sqft lot
$2,302,700 Zestimate®
$1,053/sqft
$6,766 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,302,700
$2.10M - $2.56M
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Meticulously constructedPrudential centerNewly renovated homeGourmet kitchenLuxurious living spacesCentral airDouble-wide brownstone
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Listed by:
Tracy Campion,
Campion & Company Back Bay
Bought with:
Coldwell Banker - Cambridge
Source: LINK,MLS#: 230639
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: F
Heating
- Electric
Features
- EIK, FP, HW, NewKit, PetsOK, Renov, W/D
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,852
- Total interior livable area: 1,852 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P03398S002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1888
- Major remodel year: 2023
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $750 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: E
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2023 | Sold | $1,950,000-2%$1,053/sqft |
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| 10/26/2023 | Contingent | $1,990,000$1,075/sqft |
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| 9/22/2023 | Price change | $1,990,000-8.9%$1,075/sqft |
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| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $2,185,000-7%$1,180/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000+31.7%$1,269/sqft |
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| 6/15/2022 | Sold | $1,785,000-3.5%$964/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+54.2%$999/sqft |
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| 5/23/2018 | Sold | $1,200,000+0.4%$648/sqft |
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| 4/17/2018 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$645/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72297275 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2018 | Price change | $1,195,000-14.6%$645/sqft |
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| 3/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000-11.2%$755/sqft |
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| 8/14/2017 | Listing removed | $1,575,000$850/sqft |
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| 7/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+250.8%$850/sqft |
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| 12/4/2002 | Sold | $449,000+21.4%$242/sqft |
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| 5/19/1992 | Sold | $370,000-11.9%$200/sqft |
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| 1/29/1987 | Sold | $420,000$227/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,394 +6.2% | $1,761,100 |
| 2024 | $19,196 +6.6% | $1,761,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $18,013 +0.7% | $1,677,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,891 +2% | $1,644,400 |
| 2021 | $17,546 +45.7% | $1,644,400 +44.2% |
| 2020 | $12,039 -34% | $1,140,100 -34.1% |
| 2019 | $18,238 +6.6% | $1,730,400 +6% |
| 2018 | $17,105 +400.4% | $1,632,200 +7.3% |
| 2017 | $3,418 -78.1% | $1,520,800 +7% |
| 2016 | $15,634 +5.2% | $1,421,300 +15.8% |
| 2015 | $14,860 +3.3% | $1,227,100 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $14,381 +0.5% | $1,143,200 +5% |
| 2013 | $14,307 +5.5% | $1,088,800 +4.7% |
| 2012 | $13,564 +2% | $1,040,200 |
| 2011 | $13,304 +7.7% | $1,040,200 |
| 2010 | $12,358 +13.6% | $1,040,200 +1.6% |
| 2009 | $10,882 -3.1% | $1,023,700 |
| 2008 | $11,230 -21.1% | $1,023,700 -20.9% |
| 2007 | $14,228 | $1,294,600 |
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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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