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.
For sale
$1,600,000
280 Commonwealth Ave APT 108, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
937sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$1,540,300 Zestimate®
$1,708/sqft
$500/mo HOA
What's special
Elegant fireplaceLarge common roof deckSpacious laundry roomExpansive private outdoor terraceOversized south-facing windows
- 44 days |
- 631 |
- 22 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Olin 508-934-6699,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430,
Anthony Menounos 781-910-8955
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73546323
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
- Central Air
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:032,3359903
- 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: $1,708/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,133,300
- Annual tax amount: $13,124
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Estimated market value
$1,540,300
$1.46M - $1.62M
$4,870/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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