NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,304,000 - $2,513,601

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,491 Sq Ft
1890 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 19, 2022

Last sale price $2,210,000 $1,482 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,230 / mo

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of January 2025

Breathtaking 3+ bed penthouse on picturesque Commonwealth Ave is a perfect mix of Back Bay charm and modern amenities. Sparkling renovated kitchen and dining nook open to spacious living room framed by a beautiful (decorative) fireplace mantle and front facing windows. The primary suite features double closets and an en- suite marble bath. 2 guest bedrooms are generously sized and offer custom closets. In unit washer-dryer, second full bath and large storage area complete the main level. Upstairs you have a bonus office space and walk out ~700 square foot roof deck offering some of the most spectacular Boston views. Thoughtfully and meticulously renovated this home also maximized every inch of space with well designed closets and built-ins. Central A/C, hardwood floors throughout. A true gem for those looking to experience Back Bay living at its finest.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

The Biega + Kilgore Team

Compass Listed on: 09/25/2024

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Last Renter's Agent

The Biega + Kilgore Team

Compass Listed on: 09/25/2024

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Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,491 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $9,000
  • Property Available on 10/1/24
  • Rent includes hot water, water, sewer, air conditioning
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759402

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1890

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2024-10-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(11)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 9000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 4
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 1491
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: 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, Medical Facility, Highway Access
  • Rent Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Air Conditioning
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759402
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1491
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2022
Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Mearn Chris and Mearn Lauren
Bought by
Temple Jason and Temple Annabelle
Seller's Agent
Christopher Mearn
District Real Estate Advisors LLC
Buyer's Agent
The Biega + Kilgore Team
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List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-3.91%
Current Estimated Value
$2,435,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$225,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.42%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2019
Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Lopez Alfonso and Lopez Donna L
Bought by
Mearn Chris and Mearn Lauren
Seller's Agent
John Dean
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Tim Bulman
District Real Estate Advisors LLC
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-1.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,536,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2016
Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Elisabeth S Wakeman and Elisabeth James
Bought by
Lopez Alfonso and Lopez Donna L
Seller's Agent
Vineburgh DiMella Team
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Buyer's Agent
William Montero
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-6.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Wakeman Elisabeth
Bought by
Wakeman Elisabeth S and Wakeman Wakeman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2008
Sold by
Hoh-Lin Shirley
Bought by
Wakeman Elisabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Sachs Dan and Minor Joyce R
Bought by
Lin Shirley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2001
Sold by
Bang Jens and Bang Karen B
Bought by
Sachs Dan and Minor Joyce R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1997
Sold by
Arnott Richard
Bought by
Bang Jens and Bang Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1992
Sold by
Mulville Barbara and Jayson Patricia A
Bought by
Arnott Richard
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
Temple Jason $2,210,000 None Available
Mearn Chris $1,920,000 --
Lopez Alfonso $1,500,000 --
Wakeman Elisabeth S -- --
Wakeman Elisabeth S -- --
Wakeman Elisabeth $1,025,000 --
Wakeman Elisabeth $1,025,000 --
Lin Shirley $945,000 --
Sachs Dan $875,000 --
Bang Jens $430,000 --
Arnott Richard $385,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mearn Chris $1,536,000
Previous Owner Lopez Alfonso $1,050,000
Previous Owner Arnott Richard $650,000
Previous Owner Arnott Richard $700,000
Previous Owner Arnott Richard $344,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Rented $8,500 0.0% --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Under Contract -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $8,500 -5.6% $6 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Rent $9,000 +2.3% --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Rented $8,800 -2.2% --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Under Contract -- -- --
12/04/2022 12/04/22 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
04/19/2022 04/19/22 Sold $2,210,000 -3.9% $1,482 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2022 03/15/22 For Sale $2,300,000 +19.8% $1,543 / Sq Ft
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Sold $1,920,000 -1.5% $1,288 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2019 03/25/19 For Sale $1,950,000 +30.0% $1,308 / Sq Ft
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $1,022 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Price Changed $1,499,900 -3.2% $1,022 / Sq Ft
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Price Changed $1,550,000 -1.8% $1,056 / Sq Ft
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Price Changed $1,579,000 -1.3% $1,076 / Sq Ft
06/23/2016 06/23/16 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $1,089 / 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 $26,900 $2,323,000 $0 $2,323,000
2024 $25,321 $2,323,000 $0 $2,323,000
2023 $23,761 $2,212,400 $0 $2,212,400
2022 $20,892 $1,920,200 $0 $1,920,200
2021 $20,489 $1,920,200 $0 $1,920,200
2020 $19,718 $1,867,200 $0 $1,867,200
2019 $16,416 $1,557,500 $0 $1,557,500
2018 $15,396 $1,469,100 $0 $1,469,100
2017 $14,956 $1,412,300 $0 $1,412,300
2016 $14,519 $1,319,900 $0 $1,319,900
2015 $14,019 $1,157,600 $0 $1,157,600
2014 $12,980 $1,031,800 $0 $1,031,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • The Biega + Kilgore Team

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    The Biega + Kilgore Team

    Compass

    (617) 504-7814

    41 in this area

    265 Total Sales

    The Biega + Kilgore Team
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  • The Goodrich Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    The Goodrich Team

    Compass

    (617) 398-4444

    33 in this area

    449 Total Sales

    The Goodrich Team
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  • Christopher Mearn

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Christopher Mearn

    District Real Estate Advisors LLC

    (231) 386-7953

    2 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Christopher Mearn
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  • John Dean

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    John Dean

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (203) 305-0445

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    John Dean
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  • Tim Bulman

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tim Bulman

    District Real Estate Advisors LLC

    (617) 595-1544

    1 Total Sale

    Tim Bulman
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  • Vineburgh DiMella Team

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Vineburgh DiMella Team

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

    (617) 921-9060

    9 in this area

    370 Total Sales

    Vineburgh DiMella Team
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73294813

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003074-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

296 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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