Views of Commonwealth Ave from every room! This beautifully appointed home is fully front facing with two towering bow windows full of light. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and enter the exquisitely renovated home featuring two large bedrooms and two full baths. Graced by high ceilings, oak floors and a wood burning antique fireplace the living area flows into the dining space nestled in the bow window and highlighted by Victorian moldings and wainscoting. The kitchen is renovated w/ stone countertops & stainless appliances including a Thermador wine refrigerator. Two tasteful Scandinavian style renovated bathrooms with curbless entry and glass shower doors. Custom wood work throughout includes sold core doors & clever library ladders in both bedrooms to access bountiful upper storage areas. Restoration hardware fixtures and voguish lighting pieces complete the space. Central AC & in-unit w/d. Professionally managed building with stunning roof deck! Large direct access parking.
Sold for $1,935,000
$1,935,000
280 Commonwealth Ave APT 301, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,033sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$1,957,600 Zestimate®
$1,873/sqft
$5,567 Estimated rent
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Wood burning antique fireplaceCentral acLibrary laddersScandinavian style renovated bathroomsRestoration hardware fixturesExquisitely renovated homeStainless appliances
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Listed by:
Betsy Herald 617-905-5441,
The Charles Realty 617-236-0353
Bought with:
Luxury Resort Living / The Christie Group
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73323696
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,033
- Total interior livable area: 1,033 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Deeded
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof
Details
- Parcel number: 3346369
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Trash
- HOA fee: $642 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,873/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,293,100
- Annual tax amount: $14,095
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2025 | Sold | $1,935,000-0.7%$1,873/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Contingent | $1,949,000$1,887/sqft |
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| 1/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,949,000+21.8%$1,887/sqft |
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| 6/17/2021 | Sold | $1,600,000+7%$1,549/sqft |
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| 4/24/2021 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$1,447/sqft |
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| 4/24/2021 | Contingent | $1,495,000$1,447/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+7.9%$1,447/sqft |
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| 4/26/2019 | Sold | $1,385,000-1.1%$1,341/sqft |
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| 3/5/2019 | Pending sale | $1,400,000$1,355/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72445001 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+27.4%$1,355/sqft |
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| 9/7/2016 | Sold | $1,099,000+2.2%$1,064/sqft |
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| 7/26/2016 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$1,041/sqft |
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| 7/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000$1,041/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,974 +6.2% | $1,293,100 |
| 2024 | $14,095 +6.6% | $1,293,100 +5% |
| 2023 | $13,226 +9.3% | $1,231,500 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $12,102 +2.8% | $1,112,300 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $11,775 +10.5% | $1,103,600 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $10,656 +2.2% | $1,009,100 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,424 +9.4% | $989,000 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $9,526 +442.5% | $909,000 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,756 -80.5% | $873,900 +7% |
| 2016 | $8,985 -18.5% | $816,800 -10.2% |
| 2015 | $11,018 +7.1% | $909,800 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $10,292 +0.5% | $818,100 +5% |
| 2013 | $10,237 +9.1% | $779,100 +8.2% |
| 2012 | $9,386 +2% | $719,800 |
| 2011 | $9,206 +7.7% | $719,800 |
| 2010 | $8,551 +17% | $719,800 +4.7% |
| 2009 | $7,310 -3.1% | $687,700 |
| 2008 | $7,544 -0.2% | $687,700 0% |
| 2007 | $7,559 | $687,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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