NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,694,787 - $2,201,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,238 Sq Ft
1,220 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Boston Latin School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of May 2022

NEW to market! Located in the Oliver Wendell Holmes mansion, this classic home truly has it all. Enter into your living room with a large bay window overlooking the Comm Ave mall from the 2nd floor of the building. Incredible detail throughout includes crown moldings, coffered ceilings, ornamental fireplaces and original birdseye maple, one of the rarest kinds of wood on the planet, woodwork. Newly renovated contemporary kitchen has custom cabinetry, Miele appliances and granite countertops. Down the hallway you will encounter a spacious primary bedroom with an ensuite bath and ample closet space. The second bedroom makes for a perfect guest room or home office, adjacent to 2nd full bathroom. Direct access to a single deeded parking space located right behind the building. Updates include new custom-made windows and stacked Miele washer/ dryer. High 12 foot ceilings, central air and original hardwood floors top off this unique masterpiece.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

calla gillies

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/29/2022

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Dianne Collins Lambert

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,220

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,238 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,700
  • Property Available on 6/1/22
  • Rent includes hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, parking
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359737

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

1,220 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2022-06-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5700

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • CoOp Comp: 50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1238
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AN1502

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Rent Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Parking

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359737
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 1238
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,885,447

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$975,000 --
$766,500 --
$523,000 --
$350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $500,000
Previous Owner $523,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Rented $5,700 0.0% --
05/03/2022 05/03/22 Under Contract -- -- --
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Rent $5,700 -- --
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 $16,706 $1,442,700 $0 $1,442,700
2024 $15,725 $1,442,700 $0 $1,442,700
2023 $14,757 $1,374,000 $0 $1,374,000
2022 $14,655 $1,347,000 $0 $1,347,000
2021 $14,372 $1,347,000 $0 $1,347,000
2020 $13,439 $1,272,600 $0 $1,272,600
2019 $13,147 $1,247,300 $0 $1,247,300
2018 $12,329 $1,176,400 $0 $1,176,400
2017 $11,977 $1,131,000 $0 $1,131,000
2016 $11,627 $1,057,000 $0 $1,057,000
2015 $11,297 $932,900 $0 $932,900
2014 $10,460 $831,500 $0 $831,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • calla gillies

    Landlord's Agent in 2022

    calla gillies

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (774) 521-6975

    8 in this area

    29 Total Sales

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  • Dianne Collins Lambert

    Tenant's Agent in 2022

    Dianne Collins Lambert

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate

    (508) 479-0155

    10 Total Sales

    Dianne Collins Lambert
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72973966

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003074-000006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

296 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA

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