NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 306 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $751,000 - $867,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
612 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 20, 2021

Last sale price $695,000 $1,136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,847/month

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2021

Spacious 1 bedroom condominium in a prime Back Bay location offering a wonderful city lifestyle. This pretty home features: living room accented by a gorgeous wood mantel fireplace and flanked on each side by south facing windows offering great natural light. The cozy bedroom features a walk-in closet and another south facing window. Other features of this home include: crown molding, wood floors, 3 additional closets, central air conditioning and a fully applianced galley kitchen. 280 Commonwealth Ave. is a professionally managed association featuring a grand lobby with fireplace and tremendous detail throughout. Other amenities include: common laundry room, bicycle storage room, elevator and a common roof deck with stunning city views. Enjoy all the Back Bay has to offer with: the Commonwealth Ave Mall outside your front door, the wonderful shops and restaurants of Newbury Street around the corner and The Prudential Center, Charles River, Esplanade and public transportation nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Whitman

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/08/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Zumbado

Marsh Properties, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,128

Year Built

  • 1899

Lot Details

  • 436

Utilities

  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Community Details

  • Common Area

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,128

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Directions: Commonwealth Ave at Gloucester Street.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Brownstone
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1899

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: NB9282
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Disclosures: Pets Allowed With Trustee Approval.
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Security: Intercom
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site, Owner Association
  • Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 288
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 612
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • Zoning: CD

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 43

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6993
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 12, 2021
Sold by
Sakai Hiroko
Bought by
280 Comm Ave 306 Rt
Seller's Agent
David Whitman
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Zumbado
Marsh Properties, Inc.
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.34%
Current Estimated Value
$792,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1997
Sold by
Claydon Charles
Bought by
Sakai Hiroko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,400
Interest Rate
7.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
280 Comm Ave 306 Rt $695,000 None Available
Sakai Hiroko $203,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sakai Hiroko $158,000
Previous Owner Sakai Hiroko $166,000
Previous Owner Sakai Hiroko $162,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Sold $695,000 -3.3% $1,136 / Sq Ft
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 For Sale $719,000 -- $1,175 / 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 $8,128 $701,900 $0 $701,900
2024 $7,651 $701,900 $0 $701,900
2023 $7,180 $668,500 $0 $668,500
2022 $7,131 $655,400 $0 $655,400
2021 $6,993 $655,400 $0 $655,400
2020 $6,434 $609,300 $0 $609,300
2019 $6,294 $597,200 $0 $597,200
2018 $5,903 $563,300 $0 $563,300
2017 $5,734 $541,500 $0 $541,500
2016 $5,567 $506,100 $0 $506,100
2015 $6,199 $511,900 $0 $511,900
2014 $5,602 $445,300 $0 $445,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Whitman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    David Whitman

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 901-6818

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    David Whitman
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  • Ellen Zumbado

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ellen Zumbado

    Marsh Properties, Inc.

    (603) 502-7828

    8 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Ellen Zumbado
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72891982

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003187-000062

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 306, Boston, MA

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