
287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of May 2015Sumptuous and grandly proportioned 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom with every amenity including direct-access elevator and parking. Almost 1900 square feet of luxury living. All on one level with an open floor plan. Nestled within the former H.M. Sears mansion overlooking the Back Bay's prestigious Commonwealth Mall. Expansive (21 foot by 32 foot) living room with gas fireplace provides the perfect backdrop for inspired entertaining. Open kitchen with gas cooking and Sub-Zero/Thermador appliances overlooking large dining. King-size master suite with marble bath featuring a jetted soaking tub and separate shower. Second bedroom with full marble bath. Gleaming hardwoods. Central Air. Private brick patio with gated access to tandem parking space. Professionally managed, pet friendly building with stunning common areas.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 03/04/2015

Last Buyer's Agent
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 03/04/2015

Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Not Resolvable | $1,700,000 | -- | |
Deed | $1,140,000 | -- | |
Deed | $1,215,000 | -- | |
Deed | $1,000,000 | -- | |
Deed | $1,000,000 | -- | |
Deed | $1,000,000 | -- | |
Deed | $785,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $1,360,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $400,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $912,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $912,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $550,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $675,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $628,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/22/2021 04/22/21 | Rented | $6,500 | 0.0% | -- |
04/12/2021 04/12/21 | For Rent | $6,500 | +8.4% | -- |
03/12/2016 03/12/16 | Rented | $5,995 | 0.0% | -- |
02/18/2016 02/18/16 | Price Changed | $5,995 | -7.8% | $3 / Sq Ft |
01/08/2016 01/08/16 | For Rent | $6,500 | 0.0% | -- |
05/15/2015 05/15/15 | Sold | $1,700,000 | 0.0% | $915 / Sq Ft |
04/04/2015 04/04/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/30/2015 03/30/15 | Off Market | $1,700,000 | -- | -- |
03/04/2015 03/04/15 | For Sale | $1,750,000 | -- | $942 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $21,575 | $1,863,100 | $0 | $1,863,100 |
2024 | $20,308 | $1,863,100 | $0 | $1,863,100 |
2023 | $19,057 | $1,774,400 | $0 | $1,774,400 |
2022 | $18,927 | $1,739,600 | $0 | $1,739,600 |
2021 | $18,562 | $1,739,600 | $0 | $1,739,600 |
2020 | $19,448 | $1,841,700 | $0 | $1,841,700 |
2019 | $19,495 | $1,849,600 | $0 | $1,849,600 |
2018 | $18,283 | $1,744,600 | $0 | $1,744,600 |
2017 | $17,762 | $1,677,200 | $0 | $1,677,200 |
2016 | $17,115 | $1,555,900 | $0 | $1,555,900 |
2015 | $16,744 | $1,382,700 | $0 | $1,382,700 |
2014 | $15,504 | $1,232,400 | $0 | $1,232,400 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2021
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 365-1151
2 in this area
18 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Andrew Glovsky
The Charles Realty
(617) 236-0353
28 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(617) 542-0012
6 in this area
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71797577

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003567-000004
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