$351,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2018 RENTED OCT 15, 2024

290 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
175 Sq Ft
$158/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$2,006 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2024

Hard to find and rarely available!! Nice and cute studio in an elegant brownstone in the heart of Back Bay! Enjoy city living at its best! Steps to T and everything on Newbury Street, Copley Place, Prudential Center, grocery shopping and Public Garden. This studio could be your perfect Pied a-Terre (in-town-spot) or an investment property. It features hardwood floor, high ceilings and marble standing shower. Low condo fee covers heat and hot water. Professionally managed building. No pet and no smoking allowed. Open House 12-2pm, Sat. & Sun (July 21 & 22). Offers due 5pm next Tue. July 24.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wangni Tian

Sweet Home Realty Listed on: 07/18/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayne Kramer

Engel & Volkers Boston

Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,980

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $158 per month

Additional Features

  • Range
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03076 S:024

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,980

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$158 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1857.14
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 1
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: NB3030
  • Main So: AN2593
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 175.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 157.93
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 234300.00
  • Acre: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 9999.00
  • Page: 210
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03076 S:024
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2481.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3359764

Multi Family

  • No Units: 28
  • No Units Owner Occ: 8

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $351,000 --
Not Resolvable $300,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $132,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72364070

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003076-000024