NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 201 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,247,000 - $1,491,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,002 Sq Ft
$538/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 24, 2024

Last sale price $1,400,000 $1,397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,772/month

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Elevator

About This Home

As of October 2024

Bright, sunny, and rarely available 2 bedroom/2 bathroom front facing home on Commonwealth Avenue. This home features 12 foot ceilings with hardwood floors throughout, large windows from every room overlooking the Comm Ave Mall, Poggenpohl kitchen cabinets with some Gaggenhau appliances, living room fireplace, large bedrooms with ample closet space, 2 full updated bathrooms, and central A/C. There is also plenty of bike storage and a common roof deck with sweeping Boston views for seasonal enjoyment. This Brownstone style building has an amazing lobby with a grand staircase, elevator, and professionally managed. A great opportunity to own an exceptional home in one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Sirkis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential Listed on: 09/12/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Co-Listed By

Karla Castellanos

Blackstone Williams Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Hans Nagrath

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 1,002

HOA Fees

  • $538 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359898

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 43 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,793

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$538 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1002
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: NB1520
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 537.53
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359898
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11793

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2015
Sold by
Robidoux Philip and Robidoux Barbara
Bought by
Robidoux Ft and Robidoux
Current Estimated Value
$1,374,990

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2013
Closed on
Sep 5, 2013
Sold by
Farrell Terrance and Welch-Farrell Sandra
Bought by
Robinoux Phillip and Robinoux Barbara
Seller's Agent
Jas Bhogal
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Sirkis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$877,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
3.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.71%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2004
Sold by
Welch-Farrell Sandra and Farrell Terrence
Bought by
Welch-Farrell Sandra and Farrell Marc-Kwesi T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2004
Sold by
Lucas Brad
Bought by
Farrell Terreance and Welch-Farrell Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2000
Sold by
Leins Barth J and Leins Stacey R
Bought by
Lucas Brad

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1999
Sold by
Chua Theodore Y
Bought by
Leins Barth J and Leins Stacey R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1991
Sold by
Griffiths Autumn D and Manning John L
Bought by
Chua Theodore Y
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Percent Increase
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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
Robidoux Ft -- --
Robidoux Ft -- --
Robinoux Phillip $877,000 --
Welch-Farrell Sandra -- --
Welch-Farrell Sandra -- --
Farrell Terreance $720,000 --
Farrell Terreance $720,000 --
Lucas Brad $600,000 --
Lucas Brad $600,000 --
Leins Barth J $424,000 --
Leins Barth J $424,000 --
Chua Theodore Y $265,000 --
Chua Theodore Y $265,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Robinoux Phillip $200,000
Previous Owner Chua Theodore Y $504,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Sold $1,400,000 +0.1% $1,397 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2024 09/12/24 For Sale $1,399,000 0.0% $1,396 / Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Rented $4,200 +5.0% --
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Under Contract -- -- --
02/15/2019 02/15/19 For Rent $4,000 +2.6% --
04/22/2018 04/22/18 Rented $3,900 -2.4% --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Under Contract -- -- --
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Price Changed $3,995 -7.0% $4 / Sq Ft
11/10/2017 11/10/17 For Rent $4,295 0.0% --
09/05/2013 09/05/13 Sold $877,000 0.0% $875 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Off Market $877,000 -- --
07/11/2013 07/11/13 For Sale $850,000 -- $848 / 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 $12,528 $1,081,900 $0 $1,081,900
2024 $11,793 $1,081,900 $0 $1,081,900
2023 $11,065 $1,030,300 $0 $1,030,300
2022 $10,990 $1,010,100 $0 $1,010,100
2021 $10,778 $1,010,100 $0 $1,010,100
2020 $9,791 $927,200 $0 $927,200
2019 $9,579 $908,800 $0 $908,800
2018 $8,983 $857,200 $0 $857,200
2017 $8,726 $824,000 $0 $824,000
2016 $8,471 $770,100 $0 $770,100
2015 $10,878 $898,300 $0 $898,300
2014 -- $807,800 $0 $807,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Sirkis

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jeffrey Sirkis

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

    (617) 877-6409

    4 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Sirkis
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Karla Castellanos

    Blackstone Williams Realty, LLC

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  • Hans Nagrath

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Hans Nagrath

    Compass

    (646) 577-1294

    18 in this area

    160 Total Sales

    Hans Nagrath
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  • Roberta Orlandino

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Roberta Orlandino

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 312-1511

    10 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Roberta Orlandino
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    John Hogan

    Conway - Mansfield

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  • Jas Bhogal

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jas Bhogal

    Compass

    (617) 426-6900

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Jas Bhogal
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73289684

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003187-000036

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 201, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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