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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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $0 | $1,629,200 | $1,629,200 | — |
| 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 |
This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.
The property spent 39 days on market before selling.
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
Back Bay
285 Clarendon Street # 4, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $8,200 | - | - | MLS #73527838 - Active |
| 09/19/2022 | ✓ Sold | $1,730,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/28/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,795,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/26/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,520,000 | - | - | MLS #72227136 |
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