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Sold for $1,275,000
  • $1,275,000

    257 Commonwealth Ave APT 2, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    1,425sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1888
    -- sqft lot
    $1,581,400 Zestimate®
    $895/sqft
    $6,348 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,581,400

    $1.42M - $1.79M

    $6,348/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Ample storagePrivate back entranceLuxurious primary suitePrudential centerDouble-wide brownstoneGourmet eat-in kitchenCentral air
    Introducing Residence Two at 257 Commonwealth Avenue, one of just six residences in a historic, double-wide brownstone in Back Bay. Residence Two is a newly renovated home offering a wonderful opportunity to own almost 1,500 square feet on Back Bay’s highly desired Commonwealth Avenue. The residence showcases a spacious living area with direct access to the private outdoor patio, gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxurious primary suite with a lavish marble bath and direct access to the patio, and a generously sized guest bedroom and bath. Additional features include central air, in-unit laundry, ample storage, a private back entrance, and hardwood floors throughout. 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.

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    Listed by:

    Tracy Campion,

    Campion & Company Back Bay

    Bought with:

    Berkshire Hathaway Robert Paul Properties

    Source: LINK,MLS#: 231927

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Features
    • E, GasFP, HW, PetsOK, Renov, W/D
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,425
    • Total interior livable area: 1,425 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Patio
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03398S004

    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: $801 monthly
    • Services included: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: E

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/21/2023Sold$1,275,000-0.8%$895/sqft
    Source: LINK #231927 Report a problem
    10/11/2023Pending sale$1,285,000$902/sqft
    Source: LINK #231927 Report a problem
    10/2/2023Contingent$1,285,000$902/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73163463 Report a problem
    9/26/2023Listed for sale$1,285,000+4.9%$902/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73163463 Report a problem
    6/16/2022Sold$1,225,000-7.5%$860/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/28/2022Price change$1,325,000-5.3%$930/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72963559 Report a problem
    4/6/2022Listed for sale$1,399,000+43.5%$982/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72963559 Report a problem
    12/6/2019Sold$975,000-15.1%$684/sqft
    Source: LINK #207801 Report a problem
    9/30/2019Pending sale$1,149,000$806/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #72495278 Report a problem
    8/22/2019Price change$1,149,000-8.1%$806/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #72495278 Report a problem
    5/7/2019Listed for sale$1,250,000+431.9%$877/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay #72495278 Report a problem
    1/3/2017Listing removed$5,500+22.2%$4/sqft
    Source: Boston's Luxury Properties Report a problem
    2/7/2015Listing removed$4,500$3/sqft
    Source: NRT NewEngland #71781673 Report a problem
    11/13/2014Price change$4,500-10%$3/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Comm Ave #71751093 Report a problem
    8/9/2014Listed for rent$5,000$4/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Comm Ave #71726330 Report a problem
    4/28/1995Sold$235,000-83.2%$165/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/26/1994Sold$1,400,000$982/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,184 +9%$1,138,500 +2.6%
    2024$12,098 -20.1%$1,109,900 -21.3%
    2023$15,137 +0.7%$1,409,400 +2%
    2022$15,033 +2%$1,381,700
    2021$14,743 -1.2%$1,381,700 -2.2%
    2020$14,916 +2.2%$1,412,500 +2%
    2019$14,591 +6.6%$1,384,300 +6%
    2018$13,684 +400.2%$1,305,700 +4%
    2017$2,736 -78.8%$1,255,300 +7%
    2016$12,905 +19.5%$1,173,200 +31.6%
    2015$10,796 +11.1%$891,500 +15.4%
    2014$9,721 +0.5%$772,700 +5%
    2013$9,670 +2.9%$735,900 +2.1%
    2012$9,397 +2%$720,600
    2011$9,216 +7.7%$720,600
    2010$8,561 +14.5%$720,600 +2.4%
    2009$7,478 -3.1%$703,500
    2008$7,717 -23%$703,500 -22.8%
    2007$10,016 $911,400

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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