280 Commonwealth Avenue # 309, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$880,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$875,000
Final Sale Price:
$880,000
Difference:
+$5,000 (+0.6%)
Performance Metrics
100.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,038
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,044
This property sold for $1,044 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Rarely available upper floor corner 2 bedroom home in highly regarded Commonwealth Avenue elevator building. Front facing living room with two exposures and a handsome fireplace / mantle. Open cook's kitchen overlooking the living room. The front facing second bedroom sets up perfectly for a guest room, office, or nursery. Period detail, classic moldings, built out closets, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, updated bath, and central air conditioning only add to the homes appeal. The extremely spacious west facing master bedroom look down upon Gloucester Street. Elegant common areas, bike storage, common laundry, professional management, and a stunning common roof deck await you.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73602250
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 14, 2026
$5,500
MLS #73602250 - Active
Sold
Oct 14, 2016
$880,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Sep 14, 2016
$875,000
Original listing
Agent: Mark Ruane
Office: Otis & Ahearn, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #70529735
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 2, 2007
$620,000
MLS #70529735
Previous Transaction - MLS #70402332
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 10, 2006
$599,000
MLS #70402332
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $5,500 | - | - | MLS #73602250 - Active |
| 10/14/2016 | ✓ Sold | $880,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/14/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $875,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 05/02/2007 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $620,000 | - | - | MLS #70529735 |
| 07/10/2006 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $599,000 | - | - | MLS #70402332 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $7,560 | $687,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,560
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$412
Monthly
Assessed Value
$687,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
843 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,560
Assessed Value
$687,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$412 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
18
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
309
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
843 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Stone
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.8 mi
Grades K-07
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Advent School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 24.6
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
355 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.0 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
280 Commonwealth Avenue # 309, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Mark Ruane
Agent MLS ID
BB806144
Office MLS ID
AN2065
Listing Data Updated
Oct 14, 2016 2:54 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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