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Sold for $852,000
  • $852,000

    280 Commonwealth Ave APT 307, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    659sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $894,000 Zestimate®
    $1,293/sqft
    $3,587 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $894,000

    $831,000 - $966,000

    $3,587/mo

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    What's special

    Exquisite period detailExpansive common roof deckPet-friendly associationOversized bedroomBike storageGrand historic buildingLavish lobby
    PRIME location!!! Impressive front-facing oversized 1 bedroom on the south side of Commonwealth Avenue, between Fairfield and Gloucester. Right around the corner from Newbury Street and the Prudential Center. Every room has beautiful views of the iconic Comm Ave Mall. Oversized bedroom can easily fit a king-sized bed and has tons of closet space! Very grand historic building featuring exquisite period detail, welcoming lavish lobby, elevator and expansive common roof deck. Low condo fee, central A/C, pet-friendly association, and bike storage complete this unparalleled listing. Parking available for additional!

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    Listed by:

    Abbe Bonnevie 919-649-3987,

    Boston Proper Real Estate 617-262-4500

    Bought with:

    Better Home Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73107413

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
    • Laundry: In Building
    Features
    • Basement: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 659
    • Total interior livable area: 659 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
    • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
    • Exterior features: Deck - Roof
    Details
    • Parcel number: 3359908
    • Zoning: res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Intercom
    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • HOA fee: $354 monthly
    • Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
    • Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/6/2023Sold$852,000-1.5%$1,293/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73107413 Report a problem
    7/22/2023Contingent$865,000$1,313/sqft
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    7/17/2023Listed for sale$865,000$1,313/sqft
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    6/17/2023Contingent$865,000-14.8%$1,313/sqft
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    6/14/2023Price change$1,015,000+17.3%$1,540/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73124584 Report a problem
    6/13/2023Price change$865,000-1.1%$1,313/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73107413 Report a problem
    5/4/2023Listed for sale$875,000+341.9%$1,328/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73107413 Report a problem
    9/10/2020Listing removed$2,500$4/sqft
    Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem
    9/2/2020Listed for rent$2,500-9.1%$4/sqft
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    4/14/2019Listing removed$2,750$4/sqft
    Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem
    3/1/2019Listed for rent$2,750-1.8%$4/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay #72458833 Report a problem
    11/3/2017Listing removed$2,800$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    7/30/2017Listed for rent$2,800+12.2%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager #72211149 Report a problem
    4/28/2014Listing removed$2,495$4/sqft
    Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem
    2/22/2014Price change$2,495-4%$4/sqft
    Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem
    1/30/2014Price change$2,600-3.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem
    1/27/2014Listed for rent$2,700$4/sqft
    Source: Boston Proper Real Estate Report a problem
    2/3/1992Sold$198,000-3.4%$300/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/31/1991Sold$205,000$311/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,698 +6.2%$751,100
    2024$8,187 -3.7%$751,100 -5.2%
    2023$8,505 +0.7%$791,900 +2%
    2022$8,446 +2%$776,300
    2021$8,283 +9.2%$776,300 +8.1%
    2020$7,584 +2.2%$718,200 +2%
    2019$7,418 +6.6%$703,800 +6%
    2018$6,958 +324.2%$663,900 +4%
    2017$1,640 -75%$638,200 +7%
    2016$6,562 -13.3%$596,500 -4.5%
    2015$7,565 +10.3%$624,700 +14.6%
    2014$6,856 +0.5%$545,000 +5%
    2013$6,820 +6.2%$519,000 +5.4%
    2012$6,422 +2%$492,500
    2011$6,299 +7.7%$492,500
    2010$5,851 +18.4%$492,500 +5.9%
    2009$4,943 -3.1%$465,000
    2008$5,101 -0.3%$465,000 -0.1%
    2007$5,114 $465,300

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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