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280 Commonwealth Avenue # 108, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,400,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
937
Sq Ft
$1,494
Price/Sq Ft
1895
Year Built
1
Parking
33
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 11, 2023 • MLS# 73097218 Copied! • Updated May 31, 2023

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$1,494/sq ft
Area Average
$146/sq ft
Difference
+923.6%

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

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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Property History

Market Insights

15.6%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546323
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$1,600,000
MLS #73546323 - 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

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
Features Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
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
Seller Disclosures Condo Fee Is $488/month And The Parking Fee Is An Additional $20/month, For A Total Of $508/month.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
937 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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
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: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.8 mi
Grades K-07
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Advent School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
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
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.4 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 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: 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
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 | #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
1.4 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 | #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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 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
1.3 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
1.6 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 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
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 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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