Charming condo in a beautiful Back Bay brownstone on Commonwealth Ave near Gloucester Street. Just one flight up a wide staircase (or take the elevator) from an elegant lobby with a chandelier leads to Unit 8. This compact home features over 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, a renovated bathroom with marble tiles and a large shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, sink, and refrigerator. Ideal for a first-time homebuyer, student, or someone seeking a pied-à-terre in the best location in the city. Directly across from Commonwealth Mall and steps from Newbury Street shops and restaurants. Prudential Center, Boston Public Garden, and the MBTA are close by. Unit is being sold fully furnished and is move-in ready. Own a piece of Back Bay.
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
290 Commonwealth Ave APT 8, Boston, MA 02115
0beds
175sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$446,200 Zestimate®
$2,429/sqft
$3,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$446,200
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jayne Kramer 617-266-6006,
Engel & Volkers Boston 617-936-4194
Bought with:
Cheng Charles Fu
Baymaxx Realty, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73275216
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 175
- Total interior livable area: 175 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 175 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03076 S:024,3359753
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $166 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Seller W/Participate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Listing removed | $2,100$12/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100+5%$12/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Listing removed | $2,000$11/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73299676 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000-28.6%$11/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Sold | $425,000$2,429/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73275216 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2024 | Contingent | $425,000$2,429/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+21.1%$2,429/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,800+86.7%$16/sqft |
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| 2/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2020 | Listing removed | $1,500$9/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500-11.5%$9/sqft |
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| 7/18/2019 | Listing removed | $1,695$10/sqft |
Source: The Charles Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2019 | Price change | $1,695-5.8%$10/sqft |
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| 6/24/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,800+9.1%$10/sqft |
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| 9/4/2018 | Sold | $351,000+8%$2,006/sqft |
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| 7/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $325,000+8.3%$1,857/sqft |
Source: Sweet Home Realty #72364070 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2017 | Listing removed | $1,650$9/sqft |
Source: Boston Homes Realty #72205822 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2017 | Price change | $1,650-2.9%$9/sqft |
Source: Boston Homes Realty #72205822 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,700$10/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager #72205822 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2017 | Sold | $300,000+15.8%$1,714/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2017 | Pending sale | $259,000$1,480/sqft |
Source: The Charles Realty #72106184 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $259,000+57%$1,480/sqft |
Source: The Charles Realty #72106184 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2006 | Sold | $165,000$943/sqft |
Source: LINK #68632 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,980 -15.3% | $343,700 -20.3% |
| 2024 | $4,698 +6.6% | $431,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $4,409 +0.7% | $410,500 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,378 +2% | $402,400 |
| 2021 | $4,294 +25.4% | $402,400 +24.1% |
| 2020 | $3,424 +27.8% | $324,200 +27.5% |
| 2019 | $2,679 +4.9% | $254,200 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $2,554 +2183.2% | $243,700 +4% |
| 2017 | $112 -95.4% | $234,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $2,409 +7.3% | $219,000 +18.1% |
| 2015 | $2,246 +0.9% | $185,500 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $2,225 +0.5% | $176,900 +5% |
| 2013 | $2,214 +9.7% | $168,500 +8.9% |
| 2012 | $2,019 -1.6% | $154,800 -3.5% |
| 2011 | $2,052 +7.7% | $160,400 |
| 2010 | $1,906 +8.2% | $160,400 -3.2% |
| 2009 | $1,761 -3.1% | $165,700 |
| 2008 | $1,818 +9.7% | $165,700 +9.8% |
| 2007 | $1,658 | $150,900 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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