$425,383 - $519,000
RENTED OCT 15, 2024

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
175 Sq Ft
174 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 24, 2024

Last sale price $425,000 $2,429 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,836/month

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Bike Trail
  • Property is near public transit
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

About This Home

As of October 2024

Charming fully furnished apartment in beautiful Back Bay brownstone directly across the street from the Commonwealth Mall. Just one flight up a wide staircase (or take the elevator) from an elegant lobby with a chandelier leads to Unit 8. This compact home features over 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, a renovated bathroom with marble tiles and a large shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, sink, and refrigerator/freezer. Ideal for a student, professional, or in town pied-à-terre in the best location in the city. Just steps away from Newbury Street shops and restaurants. Prudential Center, Boston Public Garden, and the MBTA are close by. Apartment is fully furnished with bed, new mattress, sheets and comforter, new towels, Window AC unit, modem, table, chairs, pots and pans. As shown and move-in ready. Rent includes heat, hot water, access into lobby with LATCH keyless entry. Tenant pays electric, gas for cooking, and for cable or wifi.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jayne Kramer

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 10/08/2024

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Renter's Agent

Stivaletta Team

The Agency Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,980

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 174

Home Design

  • 175 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Additional Features

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,000
  • Property Available on 10/11/24
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, furnishings (see remarks), laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03076 S:024,3359759

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,980

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2024-10-11
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(7-12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1900

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Living Area: 175
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 11.43
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 11.43
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Furnishings (See Remarks), Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 8

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03076 S:024,3359759
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 175
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2018
Closed on
Sep 4, 2018
Sold by
Tang Ling
Bought by
Hourihan Angela C
Seller's Agent
Wangni Tian
Sweet Home Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Kramer
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$351,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
8%
Current Estimated Value
$453,346

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,346
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2017
Closed on
Feb 2, 2017
Sold by
Sosa Maria
Bought by
Tang Ling
Seller's Agent
The Annette Given Team
The Charles Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Huddleston
Concept Properties
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
15.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Sanfilippo Joseph
Bought by
Sosa Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
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
Hourihan Angela C $351,000 --
Tang Ling $300,000 --
Sosa Maria $165,000 --
Sosa Maria $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pei Jianfa $255,000
Closed Pei Jianfa $255,000
Previous Owner Sosa Maria $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Under Contract -- -- --
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Sold $425,000 0.0% $2,429 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2024 08/08/24 For Sale $425,000 +21.1% $2,429 / Sq Ft
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Sold $351,000 +8.0% $2,006 / Sq Ft
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2018 07/18/18 For Sale $325,000 0.0% $1,857 / Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Rented $1,650 0.0% --
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Price Changed $1,650 -2.9% $9 / Sq Ft
07/30/2017 07/30/17 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
02/02/2017 02/02/17 Sold $300,000 +15.8% $1,714 / Sq Ft
01/08/2017 01/08/17 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2017 01/06/17 For Sale $259,000 -- $1,480 / 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 $3,980 $343,700 $0 $343,700
2024 $4,698 $431,000 $0 $431,000
2023 $4,409 $410,500 $0 $410,500
2022 $4,378 $402,400 $0 $402,400
2021 $4,294 $402,400 $0 $402,400
2020 $3,424 $324,200 $0 $324,200
2019 $2,679 $254,200 $0 $254,200
2018 $2,554 $243,700 $0 $243,700
2017 $2,481 $234,300 $0 $234,300
2016 $2,409 $219,000 $0 $219,000
2015 $2,246 $185,500 $0 $185,500
2014 $2,225 $176,900 $0 $176,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jayne Kramer

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Jayne Kramer

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 266-6006

    9 in this area

    84 Total Sales

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  • S

    Tenant's Agent in 2024

    Stivaletta Team

    The Agency Boston

  • Charles Fu

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Charles Fu

    Baymaxx Realty, LLC

    (617) 669-7964

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Wangni Tian

    Sweet Home Realty

    (617) 216-5682

    61 Total Sales

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  • Ghassan Mehdi

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ghassan Mehdi

    Boston Homes Realty

    (617) 905-9775

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

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  • The Annette Given Team

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    The Annette Given Team

    The Charles Realty

    (617) 236-0383

    19 in this area

    73 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73299676

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003076-000024

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA

This home is located at 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA 02115 since 08 October 2024 and is currently priced at $453,346. This property was built in 1900. 290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 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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