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285 Clarendon Street # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,730,000
Est. $10,645/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,372
Sq Ft
$1,261
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
39
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 28, 2022 • MLS# 73018778 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 285 Clarendon, a 5-unit owner brownstone building conveniently located in the ICONIC Back Bay between The Esplanade, Comm Ave and convenient to restaurants/shops on Newbury Street & Boylston St. Tastefully renovated by esteemed Payne Bouchier, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, sunny floor-thru home offers views & natural light throughout its open-concept layout. The 1,372 SF, 4th floor home (ELEVATOR), enjoys 3 exposures; Back Bay, Prudential & Hancock, Cambridge & seasonal views of the Charles. Featuring 10' 6" ceilings, dark HW floors, a crisp, white kitchen complete with S/S appliances, stone countertops, & breakfast bar. The corner, large living/dining area has 4 windows, F/P, built-in bookshelves & wet bar. 2, sunny, south-facing bedrooms & bath w/ 2-sink vanity. Central Air, 2 F/Ps, W/D. Prof. managed. New, common heating system. Building extensively restored in 2021; including, NEW flat and mansard roofs, extensive masonry and select carpentry work and painting. Pet friendly!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner EHRSAM FREDERICK E JR
Mailing Address 285 CLARENDON ST #5, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row End

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,629,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $16,764
CPA Surcharge 1% ($157)
Estimated Annual Tax $16,922

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,629,200 $1,629,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 19, 2022 $1,710,000 68224/226
Apr 8, 2022 $3,495,000 67454/247
Jul 3, 2019 $1,497,500 61383/198
Aug 22, 2018 $9 60064/265
Aug 31, 1995 $475,000 19986/231

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jan 17, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1563017
Closed $68,000
Jan 12, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1562284
Closed $29,911
Sep 15, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1522798
Closed $1,019,304
Jul 21, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1487762
Open $13,600
Jul 20, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1211119
Open $536,652
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,372 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Main Level Bedrooms
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,795,000
Final Sale Price: $1,730,000
Difference: $65,000 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
39
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,308
Sale $/sq ft: $1,261
This property sold for $1,261 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 39 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,261/sq ft
Area Average
$429/sq ft
Difference
+194.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,372 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features City View(s), Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Rented

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $11,938
Assessed Value $1,391,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: N
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s), Screens
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Off Street, Rented

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

285 Clarendon Street # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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
1.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73527838
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 1, 2026
$8,200
MLS #73527838 - Active
Sold
Sep 19, 2022
$1,730,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 40
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Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2022
$1,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Peter Hill Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
Previous Transaction - MLS #72227136
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 26, 2017
$1,520,000
MLS #72227136

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 1, 2026 Sold $8,200
Jul 28, 2022 New Listing Added $1,795,000
Oct 26, 2017 Sold $1,520,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
39 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,261

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
22 $11,938 $1,391,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,938
Tax Year 22
HOA Fee
$702
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,391,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Peter Hill
Listing Office MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
Agent MLS ID CT000773
Office MLS ID AN7329
Listing Data Updated Sep 20, 2022 10:59 AM 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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