$10,250,000

288 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $63,654/month

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,750 Sq Ft
$2,733 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Julie Harrison

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

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Lauren Kacyvenski

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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

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

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

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Source: Public Records

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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 $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

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $10,250,000 -- $2,733 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

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

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

For Sale

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