Pied-à-terre in an elegant Back Bay brownstone on Commonwealth Avenue. This home is located on the 4th floor of a professionally managed elevator building with an elegant lobby and wide common staircase. Features include high ceilings, wood floors, a deep closet with overhead storage, a modern tiled full bath with tub, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, sink, built-in microwave, and refrigerator. Perfect for a first-time homebuyer, student, or investor. Situated across from the Commonwealth Mall, 290 Commonwealth is steps from Newbury Street shops, restaurants, Prudential Center, Boston Public Garden, and the MBTA.
Sold for $395,000 on 01/16/25
$395,000
290 Commonwealth Ave APT 16, Boston, MA 02115
0beds
175sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$396,200 Zestimate®
$2,257/sqft
$2,323 Estimated rent
Home value
$396,200
$365,000 - $432,000
$2,323/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2025 at 01:46pm
Listed by:
Jayne Kramer 617-266-6006,
Engel & Volkers Boston 617-936-4194
Bought with:
Harry Pierre
Shea Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73292856
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 175
- Total interior livable area: 175 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Lot
- Size: 175 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03076 S:040,3359762
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
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: $168 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$13/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $2,200-4.3%$13/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300+4.5%$13/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Sold | $395,000-1%$2,257/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73292856 | ||
| 12/12/2024 | Contingent | $399,000$2,280/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73292856 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,901 +6.2% | $336,900 0% |
| 2024 | $3,673 +6.5% | $337,000 +5% |
| 2023 | $3,448 +0.7% | $321,000 +2% |
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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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Estimated market value
$396,200
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