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290 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115 • Back Bay
$2,100
Est. $211/month
1
Baths
175
Sq Ft
$12
Price/Sq Ft
175
Lot Sq Ft
82
Days on Market
Active Listed Dec 4, 2025 • MLS# 73459740 Copied!

About this home

Charming, fully furnished studio in a classic Back Bay brownstone located directly across from the Commonwealth Mall. Unit 8 is reached by one flight of stairs or by elevator from an elegant lobby with keyless LATCH entry. This efficiently designed home features 10’+ ceilings, wood floors, a renovated marble-tiled bathroom with a modern shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, mini refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A great option for a professional or anyone seeking a convenient in-town residence in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Close to Newbury Street, the Public Garden, Prudential Center, and MBTA access. Offered fully furnished with bed, mattress, linens, towels, table and chairs, pots and pans, window AC, and modem. Move-in ready as shown. Heat and hot water included; tenant pays electricity, gas for cooking, and cable/wifi.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
175 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 175 sq ft
Lot Size 175 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Common, Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Elevator

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Elevator
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Laundry: Common Area, In Building
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Common, Hot Water
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Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

290 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115

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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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.5 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
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
Advent School
0.9 mi
Grades K-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
2.1 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
6.9 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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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 4, 2025
$2,100
Original listing
Office: Engel & Volkers Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #73275216
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 24, 2024
$425,000
MLS #73275216

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 4, 2025 New Listing Added $2,100
Sep 24, 2024 Sold $425,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
82 days
Price per Sq Ft
$12

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Jayne Kramer
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Boston
Agent MLS ID CN225045
Office MLS ID AN2593
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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