NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 101 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $723,705 - $978,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
558 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Deck
  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of May 2025

Available NOW! Freshly painted, 1st floor oversized studio plus separate sleeping loft, with private entrance. Professionally managed classic Back Bay brownstone building offers spectacular roof deck with panoramic views of the city, an elegant lobby, large laundry room with card-activated machines and a bike room. This front face unit features oversized windows with views of the Commonwealth Mall, high ceilings, decorative fireplace, galley kitchen and hardwood floors. Nearby are upscale shopping destinations like Newbury Street, The Prudential Center, Fine Dining, Trendy Cafes, Vibrant Atmosphere, Art Galleries, Esplanade and much more. Easy access to public transportation.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Joanna Hochman

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/15/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Joanna Hochman

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/15/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,335

Year Built

  • 1899

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden

Interior Spaces

  • 558 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,600
  • Property Available on 5/15/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359900

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,335

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-05-15
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12 Mos)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2600

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1899

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 558
  • Living Area: 558
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.66
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.66
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Security Features: Security System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 101

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359900
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
Sold by
Ferreira Otilia S
Bought by
Otilia S Ferreira Lt and Ferreira Otilia S
Current Estimated Value
$813,176
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Otilia S Ferreira Lt -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $2,900 -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Rent $2,900 +26.1% --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Rented $2,300 -6.1% --
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Under Contract -- -- --
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Rent $2,450 +4.3% --
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
04/24/2018 04/24/18 For Rent $2,350 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,335 $719,800 $0 $719,800
2024 $7,846 $719,800 $0 $719,800
2023 $7,362 $685,500 $0 $685,500
2022 $7,312 $672,100 $0 $672,100
2021 $7,171 $672,100 $0 $672,100
2020 $6,473 $613,000 $0 $613,000
2019 $6,332 $600,800 $0 $600,800
2018 $5,939 $566,700 $0 $566,700
2017 $5,769 $544,800 $0 $544,800
2016 $5,600 $509,100 $0 $509,100
2015 $6,931 $572,300 $0 $572,300
2014 $6,467 $514,100 $0 $514,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73375428

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003187-000020