NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,678,899 - $2,166,000

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

Last Sold June 16, 2017

Last sale price $1,350,000 $1,090 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,901/month

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Intercom
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Jogging Path
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of March 2025

NEW to market! Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium with deeded parking overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. This historic and beautiful residence blends classic architectural charm with contemporary updates. Step inside to find soaring 11 foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and a large bay window with a picturesque view from the third floor. Updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless appliances (Sub-Zero, Gaggenau). Down the hall, the spacious primary features a large bay window, en-suite marble bath and ample custom closet space. Adjacent second bedroom is perfect for guests or home office with a wall of high end custom designed built-ins and second full bath with the tiles directly imported from France. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, central air, two decorative fireplaces and one direct access PARKING SPACE. All within a well-maintained residence at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Mansion in the heart of Back Bay.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

calla gillies

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/07/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

calla gillies

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/07/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,220

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • 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
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,850
  • Property Available on 6/1/25
  • Rent includes hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, parking
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759402

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

1,220 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-06-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5850

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1238
  • Living Area: 1238
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759402
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1238
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2024
Sold by
Lee Edward Y
Bought by
296 Comm Ave Apt 4 Llc
Current Estimated Value
$1,818,225

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Bobrowmathewson T T and Bobrowmathewson M
Bought by
Lee Edward Y
Seller's Agent
Amy Bofman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Less Arnold
Compass
Sold Price
$3,995

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2013
Closed on
May 3, 2013
Sold by
Biro Kathleen L
Bought by
Bobrow and Bobrow Mathewson T
Seller's Agent
Jayne Zeamer
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Trautman
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1995
Sold by
Bartlett Sabra N
Bought by
Biro Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,600
Interest Rate
8.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1991
Sold by
Ahern F Gregory and Ahern Vivian S
Bought by
Bartlett Sabra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,125
Interest Rate
8.68%
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
296 Comm Ave Apt 4 Llc -- None Available
296 Comm Ave Apt 4 Llc -- None Available
Lee Edward Y $1,350,000 --
Bobrow $1,150,000 --
Biro Kathleen J $372,000 --
Biro Kathleen J $372,000 --
Bartlett Sabra J $289,500 --
Bartlett Sabra J $289,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lee Edward Y $550,000
Previous Owner Bartlett Sabra J $297,600
Previous Owner Bartlett Sabra J $217,125
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Rented $6,250 +6.8% --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Rent $5,850 +46.4% --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Rented $3,995 0.0% --
08/03/2017 08/03/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/29/2017 07/29/17 Price Changed $3,995 -4.9% $3 / Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Price Changed $4,200 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $1,350,000 0.0% $1,090 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/15/2017 06/15/17 For Rent $4,950 0.0% --
04/10/2017 04/10/17 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2017 03/30/17 For Sale $1,395,000 +21.3% $1,127 / Sq Ft
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Sold $1,150,000 -3.8% $929 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/30/2013 03/30/13 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2013 02/05/13 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $965 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $17,287 $1,492,800 $0 $1,492,800
2024 $16,272 $1,492,800 $0 $1,492,800
2023 $15,269 $1,421,700 $0 $1,421,700
2022 $15,165 $1,393,800 $0 $1,393,800
2021 $14,872 $1,393,800 $0 $1,393,800
2020 $13,786 $1,305,500 $0 $1,305,500
2019 $13,485 $1,279,400 $0 $1,279,400
2018 $12,647 $1,206,800 $0 $1,206,800
2017 $12,287 $1,160,200 $0 $1,160,200
2016 $11,927 $1,084,300 $0 $1,084,300
2015 $11,950 $986,800 $0 $986,800
2014 $11,065 $879,600 $0 $879,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • calla gillies

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    calla gillies

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (774) 521-6975

    8 in this area

    32 Total Sales

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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Amy Bofman

    Compass

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  • Courtney Trautman

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Courtney Trautman

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (508) 487-2430

    31 Total Sales

    Courtney Trautman
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Less Arnold

    Compass

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  • Jayne Zeamer

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jayne Zeamer

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 320-9730

    11 Total Sales

    Jayne Zeamer
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73342704

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003074-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

296 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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