NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 108 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,338,065 - $1,555,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
937 Sq Ft
$1,545/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2023

Last sale price $1,400,000 $1,494 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,219/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Property is near public transit
  • Brownstone
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2023

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 04/11/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Olin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 958

HOA Fees

  • $508 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 937 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359916

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 43 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,697

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$508 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 937
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 508
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359916
  • Zoning: 0102
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11696.86

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 43
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2014
Closed on
Apr 29, 2014
Sold by
Roberge Stephen W
Bought by
Commonwealth Back Bay
Seller's Agent
William Raye
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Ladd
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,448,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$523,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
Sold by
Karsten Robert and Karsten Susan S
Bought by
Roberge Stephen W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Warner Allison M and Kruse Stephen M
Bought by
Karsten Robert and Karsten Kelsey S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2004
Sold by
Vernon Ashley H
Bought by
Kruse Stephen M and Warners Allison M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Passareti Paula G and Spaulding Sara L
Bought by
Vernon Ashley H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1992
Sold by
Gordon Richards
Bought by
Passaretti Paula G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1988
Sold by
Back Bay Rest Co
Bought by
Gordon Richard
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Commonwealth Back Bay $925,000 --
Roberge Stephen W $665,000 --
Karsten Robert $662,500 --
Karsten Robert $662,500 --
Kruse Stephen M $650,000 --
Vernon Ashley H $580,000 --
Passaretti Paula G $245,000 --
Gordon Richard $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gordon Richard $417,000
Previous Owner Karsten Robert $530,000
Previous Owner Gordon Richard $520,000
Previous Owner Gordon Richard $460,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $1,400,000 +3.7% $1,494 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2023 04/11/23 For Sale $1,350,000 +45.9% $1,441 / Sq Ft
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Sold $925,000 0.0% $987 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2014 02/20/14 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2014 02/18/14 Off Market $925,000 -- --
01/16/2014 01/16/14 For Sale $925,000 -- $987 / Sq Ft
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 $13,124 $1,133,300 $0 $1,133,300
2024 $12,353 $1,133,300 $0 $1,133,300
2023 $11,592 $1,079,300 $0 $1,079,300
2022 $11,513 $1,058,200 $0 $1,058,200
2021 $11,291 $1,058,200 $0 $1,058,200
2020 $10,924 $1,034,500 $0 $1,034,500
2019 $10,690 $1,014,200 $0 $1,014,200
2018 $10,025 $956,600 $0 $956,600
2017 $9,740 $919,700 $0 $919,700
2016 $9,455 $859,500 $0 $859,500
2015 $9,058 $748,000 $0 $748,000
2014 $8,176 $649,900 $0 $649,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Campion

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tracy Campion

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 851-3506

    160 in this area

    350 Total Sales

    Tracy Campion
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  • Heather Olin

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Heather Olin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (508) 934-6699

    6 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Heather Olin
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  • William Raye

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    William Raye

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (617) 953-7959

    22 Total Sales

    William Raye
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Rebecca Ladd

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73097218

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003187-000032

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 108, Boston, MA

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