280 Commonwealth Avenue # 309, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$599,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
843
Sq Ft
$711
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
1
Day on Market
Sold 2006 Listed Jun 7, 2006 • MLS# 70402332 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,000
Final Sale Price: $599,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $711
Sale $/sq ft: $711
This property sold for $711 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Elegant third floor corner two bedroom overlooking Commonwealth Avenue. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, crown moldings, fireplace, maple hardwood floors.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
84
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73602250
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Currently Listed
Nov 14, 2026
$5,500
MLS #73602250 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72067055
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Previously Sold
Oct 14, 2016
$880,000
MLS #72067055
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Previous Transaction - MLS #70529735
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Previously Sold
May 2, 2007
$620,000
MLS #70529735
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Sold
Jul 10, 2006
$599,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 84
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Listed for Sale
Jun 7, 2006
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Henry Kennedy Office: Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $2,593 $354,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,593
Tax Year 2006
HOA Fee
$303
Per month
Assessed Value
$354,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 843 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,593
Assessed Value $354,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $303
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 309
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 84 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
843 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
E

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
M

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
H

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 Henry Kennedy
Listing Office Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown
Office Phone 617-267-3500
Agent MLS ID BB983309
Office MLS ID BB4721
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:24 AM EDT
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