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Home Massachusetts Boston Back Bay Condos for Sale

280 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

NEW
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$1,949,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1033 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$642 HOA
280 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Property Description

Views of Commonwealth Ave from every room! This beautifully appointed home is fully front facing with two towering bow windows full of light. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and enter the exquisitely renovated home featuring two large bedrooms and two full baths. Graced by high ceilings, oak floors and a wood burning antique fireplace the living area flows into the dining space nestled in the bow window and highlighted by Victorian moldings and wainscoting. The kitchen is renovated w/ stone countertops & stainless appliances including a Thermador wine refrigerator. Two tasteful Scandinavian style renovated bathrooms with curbless entry and glass shower doors. Custom wood work throughout includes sold core doors & clever library ladders in both bedrooms to access bountiful upper storage areas. Restoration hardware fixtures and voguish lighting pieces complete the space. Central AC & in-unit w/d. Professionally managed building with stunning roof deck! Large direct access parking.

Property Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Washer

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath: 1

Amenities

  • Amenities: Highway Access, House of Worship, Park, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Master Insurance, Refuse Removal, Sewer, Water

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1033
  • Unit Building: 301
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Number of Units: 43
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $642
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Construction

  • Year Built: 1899
  • Style: Brownstone, Gambrel /Dutch
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Open, Other (See Remarks)
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73323696
  • Last Updated: 01/08/25

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
01/07/2025New$1,949,000$1,887MLSPIN
10/25/2024Sold$1,400,000$1,397MLSPIN
09/20/2024Under Agreement$1,399,000$1,396MLSPIN
09/13/2024Contingent$1,399,000$1,396MLSPIN
09/12/2024New$1,399,000$1,396MLSPIN
06/17/2021Sold$1,600,000$1,576MLSPIN
04/29/2021Under Agreement$1,495,000$1,473MLSPIN
04/24/2021Contingent$1,495,000$1,473MLSPIN
04/21/2021New$1,495,000$1,473MLSPIN
04/26/2019Sold$1,385,000$1,365MLSPIN
03/05/2019Under Agreement$1,400,000$1,379MLSPIN
03/05/2019New$1,400,000$1,379MLSPIN
02/19/2019Canceled$1,400,000$1,379MLSPIN
01/23/2019Active$1,400,000$1,379MLSPIN
09/07/2016Sold$1,099,000$1,083MLSPIN
08/08/2016Under Agreement$1,075,000$1,059MLSPIN
07/26/2016Contingent$1,075,000$1,059MLSPIN
07/18/2016Active$1,075,000$1,059MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

The Kingsley School

Private School, Grades: SP

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Kingsley Montessori School

Private School, Grades: PK-6

0.1mi

Boston Architectural College

University

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New England College of Optometry

University

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Newman School

Private School, Grades: 7-12

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New England College of Optometry (New England College of Optometry)

University

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Newman School

Private School, Grades: 9-12

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Kingsley Montessori School

School

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Lir

Bar

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McGreevy's

Bar

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The Pour House

Bar

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Lolita

Bar

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Ten One Tea House

Bubble Tea & Milk Tea (Cafe)

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Linden Lounge

Coffee Shop

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Gong Cha

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

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Mother Juice

Juice & Cold Press (Cafe)

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Back Bay Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary

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Pawsh

Pet Grooming

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Boston Fire Department Engine 33, Ladder 15

Fire Station

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Berklee College Police

Police

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MBTA Transit Police

Police

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Boston Conservatory of Music

Arts Centre

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Hynes Convention Center

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Pucker Gallery

Gallery

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Vose Galleries LLC

Gallery

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Childs Gallery

Gallery

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DTR Modern Galleries

Gallery

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The Guild of Boston Artists

Gallery

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Co|So: Copley Society of Art

Gallery

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TITLE Boxing Club

Gym. Sports: Boxing

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Tennis & Racquet Club

Sports Centre. Sports: Tennis, Racquet

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Turnstyle

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling

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Fitness Hub

Fitness Centre

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Forme Barre Fitness

Fitness Centre. Sports: Barre

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Pure Barre

Fitness Centre

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Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

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Flywheel

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling, Spin

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Commonwealth Ave Mall

Municipal Park

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Sitting Grove

Park

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Charles River Esplanade

Park

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Belvidere - Dalton Plaza

Park

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Symphony Community Park

Municipal Park

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Charlesgate Park

Park

0.39mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.41mi

Back Bay Fens

Municipal Park

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Miriam & Sidney Stoneman Playground

Playground

0.23mi

Edgerly Road Playground

Playground

0.3mi

Clarendon Street Play Area

Playground

0.43mi

Mother's Rest

Playground

0.45mi

Kings Boston - Back Bay

Bowling Alley

0.21mi

Back Bay Cleaners

Laundry

0.24mi

Berkeley Cleaners

Laundry

0.38mi

New England College of Optometry Library

Library

0.2mi

Boston Public Library

Library

0.25mi

Stan Getz Media Center And Library

Library

0.27mi

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Library

0.31mi

Snowden International School Library

Library

0.32mi

The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity

Library

0.34mi

Anime Zakka

Variety Store

0.07mi

Condom World

Variety Store

0.15mi

Deluca's Market

Convenience

0.09mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

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Marlboro Market

Convenience

0.26mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.27mi

Quality Mart

Convenience

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Symphony Mart

Convenience

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Boylston St @ Prudential Center

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Ring Rd @ Boylston St

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Dalton St @ Belvidere St

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Boylston St @ Massachusetts Ave

55
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Massachusetts Ave @ Newbury St

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Hynes Convention Center

Green B
Green C
Green D

0.23mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St

1

0.26mi

Boylston St @ Massachusetts Ave

55

0.26mi

Seller's Representative: Betsy Herald, The Charles Realty
MLS ID#: 73323696

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