For sale

Price cut: $151K (8/31)

$1,449,000

280 Commonwealth Ave APT 108, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

937sqft

$10,093/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1899

-- sqft lot

$1,400,000 Zestimate^®

$1,546/sqft

$500/mo HOA

What's special

Elegant fireplaceLarge common roof deckSpacious laundry roomExpansive private outdoor terraceOversized south-facing windows

Beautiful Commonwealth Avenue residence featuring an expansive private outdoor terrace directly off the main living area—perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Thoughtfully designed with two bedrooms positioned on opposite sides of the living space for added privacy, this home is further enhanced by soaring 11-foot ceilings, oversized south-facing windows, and an elegant fireplace. Additional highlights include tandem parking, a spacious laundry room, professional management, and a pet-friendly association. On-site bike storage and a large common roof deck round out the amenities, all just moments from Newbury Street and the exceptional dining, shopping, and lifestyle offerings of Back Bay.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 24 x 8

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 171
Dimensions: 19 x 9

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 64
Dimensions: 8 x 8

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
Level: Main,First
Area: 357
Dimensions: 21 x 17

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Building

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 937
Total interior livable area: 937 sqft
Finished area above ground: 937

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
Exterior features: Deck - Roof

Lot

Size: 937 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:05 P:03187 S:032,3359910
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick

Condition

Year built: 1899

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $500 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,546/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,133,300
Annual tax amount: $13,124
Date on market: 9/15/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

$1,400,000

$1.33M - $1.47M

$4,690/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/31/2026	Price change	$1,449,000-9.4%$1,546/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73546323 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Listed for sale	$1,600,000+14.3%$1,708/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73546323 Report a problem
9/8/2025	Listing removed	$6,000$6/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
7/8/2025	Listed for rent	$6,000$6/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/31/2023	Sold	$1,400,000+3.7%$1,494/sqft
Source: LINK #229665 Report a problem
5/2/2023	Pending sale	$1,350,000$1,441/sqft
Source: LINK #229665 Report a problem
5/2/2023	Contingent	$1,350,000$1,441/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73097218 Report a problem
4/11/2023	Listed for sale	$1,350,000+45.9%$1,441/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73097218 Report a problem
4/29/2014	Sold	$925,000$987/sqft
Source: LINK #150576 Report a problem
3/16/2014	Pending sale	$925,000+39.1%$987/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71623368 Report a problem
12/29/2011	Sold	$665,000+0.4%$710/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/15/2007	Sold	$662,500+1.9%$707/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/3/2004	Sold	$650,000+12.1%$694/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/17/2003	Sold	$580,000+136.7%$619/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/17/1992	Sold	$245,000-5.8%$261/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/14/1988	Sold	$260,000$277/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$13,124 +6.2%	$1,133,300
2024	$12,353 +6.6%	$1,133,300 +5%
2023	$11,592 +0.7%	$1,079,300 +2%
2022	$11,513 +2%	$1,058,200
2021	$11,291 +3.4%	$1,058,200 +2.3%
2020	$10,924 +2.2%	$1,034,500 +2%
2019	$10,690 +6.6%	$1,014,200 +6%
2018	$10,025 +324.1%	$956,600 +4%
2017	$2,364 -75%	$919,700 +7%
2016	$9,455 +4.4%	$859,500 +14.9%
2015	$9,058 +10.8%	$748,000 +15.1%
2014	$8,176 +0.5%	$649,900 +5%
2013	$8,132 +1.1%	$618,900 +0.3%
2012	$8,047 +2%	$617,100
2011	$7,893 +0.9%	$617,100 -6.3%
2010	$7,822 +34.5%	$658,400 +20.3%
2009	$5,816 -3.1%	$547,100
2008	$6,002 +0.6%	$547,100 +0.8%
2007	$5,965	$542,800