$967,000 - $1,263,000
RENTED MAY 25, 2025

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 309 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
843 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 14, 2016

Last sale price $880,000 $1,044 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,083/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautifully designed two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in a prime Back Bay elevator building. This well-laid-out home features generously sized bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen/living and dining area, enhanced by large windows that fill the space with natural light. Ample storage ensures convenience and organization. The professionally managed building offers bike storage, a spacious common laundry room, and a stunning shared roof deck. Ideally situated near Copley Place, the Prudential Center, and the upscale shopping and dining of Newbury Street, with easy access to the Commonwealth Mall and public transportation. Small dog ok!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Laura Hughes

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 04/01/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Laura Hughes

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 04/01/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 436

Interior Spaces

  • 843 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Cooling Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,500
  • Property Available on 7/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3346369

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Common Area

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,804

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-07-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Round: Yes
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 843
  • Living Area: 843
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 6.52
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 6.35
  • MAIN SO: BB5984

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 309

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3346369
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 843
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2016
Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Mcginty William H and Mcginty John E
Bought by
95 Beacon Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Mark Ruane
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Buyer's Agent
Bill Gehan
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.57%
Current Estimated Value
$1,143,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,604
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2007
Sold by
Graves Bernard
Bought by
Mcginty John E and Mcginty William H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2006
Sold by
Akhierzer Alexander and Zarutskie Jennifer A
Bought by
Graves Bernard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$448,500
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2003
Sold by
Cantelli Richard
Bought by
Zarutskie Jennifer A and Akhiezer Alexander

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2000
Sold by
Hebron Maritess
Bought by
Cantelli Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1988
Sold by
Nemetz Zena
Bought by
Hebron Maritess

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1987
Sold by
Back Bay Restor Co
Bought by
Nemetz Zena
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
95 Beacon Capital Llc $880,000 --
Mcginty John E $620,000 --
Graves Bernard $598,000 --
Zarutskie Jennifer A $535,000 --
Cantelli Richard $429,000 --
Hebron Maritess $221,000 --
Nemetz Zena $236,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcginty John E $201,000
Previous Owner Mcginty John E $200,000
Previous Owner Graves Bernard $448,000
Previous Owner Graves Bernard $448,500
Previous Owner Akhiezer Alexander $53,000
Previous Owner Nemetz Zena $428,000
Previous Owner Nemetz Zena $53,500
Previous Owner Nemetz Zena $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Rented $5,350 -2.7% --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Rent $5,500 +27.9% --
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Rented $4,300 0.0% --
04/26/2022 04/26/22 For Rent $4,300 0.0% --
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $880,000 +0.6% $1,044 / Sq Ft
09/17/2016 09/17/16 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2016 09/14/16 For Sale $875,000 -- $1,038 / 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 $10,804 $933,000 $0 $933,000
2024 $10,170 $933,000 $0 $933,000
2023 $9,544 $888,600 $0 $888,600
2022 $9,479 $871,200 $0 $871,200
2021 $9,296 $871,200 $0 $871,200
2020 $8,798 $833,100 $0 $833,100
2019 $8,609 $816,800 $0 $816,800
2018 $8,075 $770,500 $0 $770,500
2017 $7,788 $735,400 $0 $735,400
2016 $7,560 $687,300 $0 $687,300
2015 $9,263 $764,900 $0 $764,900
2014 $8,387 $666,700 $0 $666,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Hughes

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Laura Hughes

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (970) 389-6612

    21 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Laura Hughes
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  • Jayne Kramer

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jayne Kramer

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 266-6006

    10 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Jayne Kramer
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  • Mark Ruane

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mark Ruane

    MGS Group Real Estate LTD

    (508) 612-6217

    7 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Mark Ruane
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  • Bill Gehan

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Bill Gehan

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 236-0711

    33 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Bill Gehan
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73353115

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003187-000068

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 309, Boston, MA

This home is located at 280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 309, Boston, MA 02116 since 01 April 2025 and is currently priced at $1,143,604. This property was built in 1899. 280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 309 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Kingsley Montessori School, and Park Street School.

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