Lovely one bedroom penthouse in a Back Bay brownstone. Experience luxury living in this light-filled home in an elevator building with a professionally managed association. Great layout with hallway leading to the bathroom, kitchen, and living room and bedroom, both with south-facing windows and views of Prudential Tower. Hardwood floors, new central A/C, and a beautifully renovated bathroom with large marble shower. Custom-fitted closet shelving systems in entryway, bedroom, and hallway. One flight up is a large common roof deck with breathtaking city views. Building offers bicycle storage, laundry facilities, and a grand lobby. Nestled in the heart of Back Bay, this prime location is steps from Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Nearby explore the Charles River, Esplanade, Public Garden, Prudential Center, and Newbury Street shopping. Public transportation is easily accessible. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Boston’s iconic Back Bay.
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
280 Commonwealth Ave APT 406, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
567sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$800,400 Zestimate®
$1,367/sqft
$3,304 Estimated rent
Home value
$800,400
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Listed by:
Jayne Kramer 617-266-6006,
Engel & Volkers Boston 617-936-4194
Bought with:
Burbs to Boston
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73269274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 567
- Total interior livable area: 567 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 567 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03187 S:080,3359897
- 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, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $298 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $717,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,820
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Listing terms: Seller W/Participate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2024 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$1,367/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73269274 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2024 | Contingent | $800,000$1,411/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $800,000+10.3%$1,411/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Sold | $725,000+3.7%$1,279/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72941869 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2022 | Contingent | $699,000$1,233/sqft |
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| 2/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $699,000+70.9%$1,233/sqft |
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| 9/16/2012 | Listing removed | $2,100$4/sqft |
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| 9/14/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,100$4/sqft |
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| 4/25/2005 | Sold | $409,000+16.9%$721/sqft |
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| 7/1/2003 | Sold | $350,000+33.3%$617/sqft |
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| 1/31/2002 | Sold | $262,500+110%$463/sqft |
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| 6/9/1995 | Sold | $125,000$220/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,307 +6.2% | $717,400 |
| 2024 | $7,820 +6.6% | $717,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $7,338 +0.7% | $683,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,287 +2% | $669,800 |
| 2021 | $7,147 +11.1% | $669,800 +10% |
| 2020 | $6,431 +2.2% | $609,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,291 +6.6% | $596,900 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,900 +324.2% | $563,000 +4% |
| 2017 | $1,391 -75% | $541,200 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,564 -8.4% | $505,800 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $6,076 +10.5% | $501,700 +14.8% |
| 2014 | $5,497 +0.5% | $437,000 +5% |
| 2013 | $5,469 +5.5% | $416,200 +4.7% |
| 2012 | $5,185 +2% | $397,600 |
| 2011 | $5,085 +7.7% | $397,600 |
| 2010 | $4,723 +18.8% | $397,600 +6.3% |
| 2009 | $3,976 -3.1% | $374,000 |
| 2008 | $4,103 -0.2% | $374,000 |
| 2007 | $4,110 | $374,000 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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