$1,200,000
SOLD APR 20, 2012 RENTED JUL 23, 2025

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 13 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,505 Sq Ft
$861/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$797 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of September 2015

Meticulously renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath, overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, located in an historic brownstone building; luxury, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, Sub Zero appliances, wetbar & wine cooler, 3 fireplaces, fitted double closets, 2 en-suite baths, marble flooring, washer/dryer in unit, elevator, common storage & additional laundry facilities in basement. No dogs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bradford Rowell

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 01/17/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Davis Tulman

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,925

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $861 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,505 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359751

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 28 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,925

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$861 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Water Heater(Separate Booster)
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 1505
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 829.9
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 797.34
  • MAIN SO: BB2640

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: Yes
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Individual
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: bostn
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 861.41
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 13
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359751
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 219

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11925.46
  • Tax Book Number: 27125

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 28
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2015
Closed on
Sep 4, 2015
Sold by
Azita Rahbari Lt
Bought by
Gulyani Meeta
Seller's Agent
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Bushing
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
3.29%
Current Estimated Value
$2,138,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$538,790
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$322,288
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,816,502

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2013
Closed on
Nov 15, 2013
Sold by
Redding John
Bought by
Azita Rahbari Lt
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Davis Tulman
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,260,900
Premium/Discount to List
$11,900
0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.23%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2012
Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Murphy Janet T and Murphy Robert H
Bought by
Redding John
Seller's Agent
Bradford Rowell
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Davis Tulman
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-3.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2001
Sold by
Jorgensen Dennis
Bought by
Murphy Robert H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2000
Sold by
Buckingham Philip M
Bought by
Jorgensen Dennis and Ludemann Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
8.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1997
Sold by
Est Cohen Stanley F and Cohen Leon D
Bought by
Buckingham Philip M

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
7.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1989
Sold by
Buster Rt
Bought by
Cohen Stanley F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
10.71%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,600,000 --
Not Resolvable $1,260,900 --
Not Resolvable $1,200,000 --
Deed $778,000 --
Deed $651,000 --
Deed $400,000 --
Deed $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $362,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $450,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $320,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $272,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Rented $7,500 +7.2% --
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Under Contract -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Rent $6,995 0.0% --
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Sold $1,600,000 0.0% $1,063 / Sq Ft
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2015 07/22/15 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
07/15/2015 07/15/15 For Sale $1,549,000 +22.8% $1,029 / Sq Ft
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Sold $1,260,900 0.0% $838 / Sq Ft
10/11/2013 10/11/13 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2013 09/16/13 Off Market $1,260,900 -- --
09/09/2013 09/09/13 For Sale $1,249,000 +4.1% $830 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Sold $1,200,000 -3.9% $797 / Sq Ft
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2012 01/17/12 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $830 / 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 $25,409 $2,194,200 $0 $2,194,200
2024 $23,928 $2,195,200 $0 $2,195,200
2023 $22,454 $2,090,700 $0 $2,090,700
2022 $22,301 $2,049,700 $0 $2,049,700
2021 $21,870 $2,049,700 $0 $2,049,700
2020 $18,219 $1,725,300 $0 $1,725,300
2019 $17,823 $1,691,000 $0 $1,691,000
2018 $16,715 $1,594,900 $0 $1,594,900
2017 $16,238 $1,533,300 $0 $1,533,300
2016 $13,734 $1,248,500 $0 $1,248,500
2015 $14,257 $1,177,300 $0 $1,177,300
2014 $13,770 $1,094,600 $0 $1,094,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lexi Crivon

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lexi Crivon

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

    (617) 877-3748

    8 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Lexi Crivon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Margaret Gemelli

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 513-4802

    9 Total Sales

    Margaret Gemelli
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  • Christopher Bushing

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Christopher Bushing

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 283-2052

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Christopher Bushing
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  • Rebecca Davis Tulman

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rebecca Davis Tulman

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 510-5050

    4 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Rebecca Davis Tulman
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  • Bradford Rowell

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bradford Rowell

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 905-4376

    7 Total Sales

    Bradford Rowell
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71328016

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003076-000034

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 13, Boston, MA

This home is located at 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 13, Boston, MA 02115 and is currently priced at $1,200,000, approximately $797 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 13 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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