280 Commonwealth Avenue # 108, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,400,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,350,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,400,000
Difference:
+$50,000 (+3.7%)
Performance Metrics
103.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,441
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,494
This property sold for $1,494 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
The property spent 33 days on market before selling.
About this home
Lovely Commonwealth Avenue residence with two-bedrooms, one-bathroom, private outdoor space and one tandem parking space. Wonderful open plan living and dining room with soaring 11-foot ceilings, oversized windows, custom built-ins, an elegant fireplace and direct access to the private outdoor deck. Modern kitchen with high-end appliances. Additional features include newly updated HVAC, oak hardwood floors, and surround sound. 280 Commonwealth is professionally managed, pet friendly and complete with a laundry room, bike storage, and a large common roof deck with panoramic city views. Superb Back Bay location steps from the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and the fine shops and restaurants of Newbury Street.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
60%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73573181
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$1,449,000
MLS #73573181 - Active
Sold
May 31, 2023
$1,400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
Listed for Sale
Apr 11, 2023
$1,350,000
Original listing
Agent: Tracy Campion
Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #70535391
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2007
$662,500
MLS #70535391
Previous Transaction - MLS #30710790
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 18, 2003
$580,000
MLS #30710790
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,449,000 | - | - | MLS #73573181 - Active |
| 05/31/2023 | ✓ Sold | $1,400,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/11/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,350,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/15/2007 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $662,500 | - | - | MLS #70535391 |
| 09/18/2003 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $580,000 | - | - | MLS #30710790 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,697 | $1,079,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,697
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$508
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,079,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1895
Living Area
937 sq ft
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
Deck - Wood
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Wood
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,697
Assessed Value
$1,079,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$508 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Condo Fee Is $488/month And The Parking Fee Is An Additional $20/month, For A Total Of $508/month.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
108
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
34 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
937 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1895
Structure Type:
Townhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
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 - Wood
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, 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 # 108, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Tracy Campion
Listing Office
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Office Phone
617-236-0711
Agent MLS ID
BB904054
Office MLS ID
BB5984
Listing Data Updated
May 31, 2023 10:53 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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