Stunning penthouse in a premier Back Bay location features an open floor plan with high ceilings, oversized windows, crown mouldings and gleaming hardwood floors. The living room with a gas fireplace and bay windows overlooks Comm Ave Mall. A handsome office next to the living room with views. Also a second spacious living/media area with custom built-ins. The amazing eat-in kitchen offers Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, spacious island with breakfast bar, a built-in banquet and coffered ceiling. The luxurious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and gorgeous marble en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths and custom closets. Sunlit fourth bedroom on top floor with bathroom. The top floor features a generous family room with wet bar and french doors leading to an expansive private deck with stunning Commonwealth Ave and city views. Direct elevator access, in-unit laundry, extra storage and two deeded garage parking spaces complete this elegant home.
For sale
$10,250,000
288 Commonwealth Ave APT 3, Boston, MA 02115
4beds
3,750sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$9,658,000 Zestimate®
$2,733/sqft
$2,827/mo HOA
What's special
In-unit laundryCoffered ceilingAmazing eat-in kitchenGleaming hardwood floorsOpen floor planQuartz countertopsGorgeous marble en-suite bath
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 07, 2025 at 12:11am
Listed by:
Julie Harrison 617-413-6332,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-375-6900,
Lauren Kacyvenski 617-901-9389
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73459216
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 495.06
- Dimensions: 22.25 x 22.25
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 209.08
- Dimensions: 16.08 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Fourth Floor
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 18.67 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Area: 189.19
- Dimensions: 11.58 x 16.33
Dining room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wine Chiller, Crown Molding, Window Seat
- Level: Third
- Area: 222
- Dimensions: 18 x 12.33
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
- Level: Third
- Area: 197.39
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 12.67
Kitchen
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Crown Molding, Window Seat
- Level: Third
- Area: 152.06
- Dimensions: 15.33 x 9.92
Living room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
- Level: Third
- Area: 502.5
- Dimensions: 30 x 16.75
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
- Level: Third
- Area: 99.44
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 9.25
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Wet bar, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Media Room, Home Office, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Elevator
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,750
- Total interior livable area: 3,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,750
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Storage, Deeded, Assigned
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03077 S:006,3359768
- Zoning: CD
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1899
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
- Security: Intercom, Security System
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $2,827 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,733/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,106,100
- Annual tax amount: $82,289
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
Estimated market value
$9,658,000
$9.18M - $10.14M
$33,436/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $10,250,000+27.3%$2,733/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73459216 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2021 | Sold | $8,050,000$2,147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,289 +6% | $7,106,100 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $77,649 +6.6% | $7,123,800 +5% |
| 2023 | $72,866 +0.7% | $6,784,500 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$64,351/mo
Principal & interest
$52213
Property taxes
$5723
Other costs
$6415
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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