$9,750,000
SOLD MAY 4, 2026

288 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,750 Sq Ft
1899 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 4, 2026

$2,600 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Media Room
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Custom Closet System
  • No Units Above
  • Open Floorplan
  • Brownstone

About This Home

As of May 2026

Stunning penthouse in a premier Back Bay location features an open floor plan with high ceilings, oversized windows, crown mouldings and gleaming hardwood floors. The living room with a gas fireplace and bay windows overlooks Comm Ave Mall. A handsome office next to the living room with views. Also a second spacious living/media area with custom built-ins. The amazing eat-in kitchen offers Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, spacious island with breakfast bar, a built-in banquet and coffered ceiling. The luxurious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and gorgeous marble en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths and custom closets. Sunlit fourth bedroom on top floor with bathroom. The top floor features a generous family room with wet bar and french doors leading to an expansive private deck with stunning Commonwealth Ave and city views. Direct elevator access, in-unit laundry, extra storage and two deeded garage parking spaces complete this elegant home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Harrison

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 12/03/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Lauren Kacyvenski

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Golden

Luxury Residential Group, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $82,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

HOA Fees

  • $2,827 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on fourth floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03077 S:006,3359768

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, security, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$82,289

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$2,827 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet bar, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Media Room, Home Office, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Elevator
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wine Chiller, Crown Molding, Window Seat
  • Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Crown Molding, Window Seat
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3750
  • Living Area: 3750
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: NB5077

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Deeded, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 2827
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03077 S:006,3359768
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 82289

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Harrison
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Josh Golden
Luxury Residential Group, LLC
List Price
$10,250,000
Sold Price
$9,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,000
-4.88%
Views
105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-63.36%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,497,330
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$6,500,171

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $9,750,000 --
Condominium Deed $8,050,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 Sold $9,750,000 -4.9% $2,600 / Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $10,250,000 -- $2,733 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $82,289 $7,106,100 $0 $7,106,100
2024 $77,649 $7,123,800 $0 $7,123,800
2023 $72,866 $6,784,500 $0 $6,784,500
2022 $72,368 $6,651,500 $0 $6,651,500
2021 $70,972 $6,651,500 $0 $6,651,500
2020 $69,246 $6,557,400 $0 $6,557,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Harrison

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Julie Harrison

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 413-6332

    18 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Julie Harrison
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Lauren Kacyvenski

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    2 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Lauren Kacyvenski
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  • Josh Golden

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Josh Golden

    Luxury Residential Group, LLC

    (617) 233-5800

    3 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Josh Golden
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73459216

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS W:05 P:03077 S:006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

288 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA

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