$712,000 - $947,000
RENTED AUG 11, 2025

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 310 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
546 Sq Ft
$1,474 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

As of August 2025

Sunny one bedroom with high ceilings. Prime location in Back Bay, steps to the T. Spacious living room with sweeping city view and classic fireplace. Fully-applianced kitchen with granite countertop and hardwood floors throughout. Central AC, spacious common roof deck, elevator, common laundry and bike room. The building is professionally managed with well-maintained common space and classic architectural design.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Tania Wu

Boston Luxury Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 08/07/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Tania Wu

Boston Luxury Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 08/07/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,786

Year Built

  • 1899

Home Design

  • 546 Sq Ft Home
  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,500
  • Property Available on 10/1/25
  • Rent includes water, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359915

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,786

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-10-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1899

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 546
  • Living Area: 546
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2823
  • MAIN SO: AN2823

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359915
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2009
Sold by
Read Suzanne L
Bought by
Lee James
Current Estimated Value
$804,674

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,787
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$653,887

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1990
Sold by
Marden Steven L
Bought by
Read Steven L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1988
Sold by
Nemetz Zena
Bought by
Maarden Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,200
Interest Rate
10.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1987
Sold by
Back Bay Restor Co
Bought by
Nemetz Zena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,800
Interest Rate
9.26%
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
Lee James $410,000 --
Read Steven L $180,500 --
Maarden Steven $162,000 --
Nemetz Zena $161,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee James $230,000
Previous Owner Nemetz Zena $16,200
Previous Owner Nemetz Zena $129,600
Previous Owner Nemetz Zena $120,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Rent $2,500 +13.6% --
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Price Changed $2,200 -8.3% $4 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 For Rent $2,400 -- --
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 $7,786 $672,400 $0 $672,400
2024 $7,329 $672,400 $0 $672,400
2023 $6,877 $640,300 $0 $640,300
2022 $6,830 $627,800 $0 $627,800
2021 $6,699 $627,800 $0 $627,800
2020 $6,291 $595,700 $0 $595,700
2019 $6,155 $584,000 $0 $584,000
2018 $5,772 $550,800 $0 $550,800
2017 $5,607 $529,500 $0 $529,500
2016 $5,444 $494,900 $0 $494,900
2015 $5,769 $476,400 $0 $476,400
2014 $5,218 $414,800 $0 $414,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Tania Wu

    Boston Luxury Real Estate, LLC

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73415138

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003187-000070

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

280 Commonwealth Ave Unit 310, Boston, MA

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