Primary bedroom
- Level
- First
- Area
- 135 sqft
- Length
- 15 ft
- Width
- 9 ft
- Features
- Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Hardwood
280 Commonwealth Ave #102 · Boston
For sale
FOR SALE · MLS #73577427
$799,000
- beds
- 1
- baths
- 1
- sqft
- 670
280 Commonwealth Ave #102
Boston, MA 02116
LOCATION
Property location
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280 Commonwealth Ave #102, Boston, MA 02116Open Street View
North side of Commonwealth Ave, on corner Comm Ave / Gloucester
- Home type
- Condominium
- Interior living area
- 670 sqft
- Year built
- 1899
- Lot size
- 670 sqft (about 0.02 acres)
- Parking spaces
- 0
- Price per sqft
- $1,193/sqft
- HOA fee
- $335.96 · Monthly
About this home
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Back Bay, this updated, elegant one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo blends timeless architectural detail with everyday comfort. Soaring ceilings with intricate crown molding, a beautiful fireplace, oversized windows that fill the home with natural light, rich hardwood floors, abundant storage, and central air create a warm and refined living environment.The professionally managed building offers an elevator, common roof deck with city views, bike storage, on-site laundry, and dedicated trash and recycling facilities for effortless city living.Ideally located on the coveted corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Gloucester Street, just moments from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street’s renowned shopping and dining, and all the best of Back Bay. A rare opportunity to enjoy quintessential Boston charm in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Listed by Alexandra Haueisen · Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS PIN #73577427 · Updated 9/23/2026, 7:12:00 AM ET
Building & association
- Building name
- 280 Commonwealth Ave Condominium
- Total units
- 43
- Building stories
- 1
- Entry level
- 1
- HOA fee includes
- Water · Sewer · Insurance · Security · Maintenance Structure · Maintenance Grounds · Snow Removal · Trash · Reserve Funds
- Association amenities
- Laundry · Elevator(s)
- Pets allowed
- Yes w/ Restrictions
From MLS fields in this listing. Confirm association rules and fees with the association documents.
Facts & features
Home overview
- Property subtype
- Condominium
- Property category
- Residential
- MLS status
- Active
- Building name
- 280 Commonwealth Ave Condominium
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 3
- Living area
- 670 sqft
- Living area source
- Public Record
- Above grade finished area
- 670 sqft
- Building area
- 670
- Building area units
- Square Feet
- Building area source
- Public Records
- Area includes basement
- No
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Entry level
- 1
- Entry location
- Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
- Unit building
- 102
Interior & systems
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Heating available
- Yes
- Heating zones
- 1
- Cooling
- Central Air · Heat Pump
- Cooling available
- Yes
- Appliances
- Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Freezer
- Flooring
- Wood · Tile
- Laundry
- In Basement
- Basement
- N
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Living Room
- Security features
- Intercom · TV Monitor
- Primary bathroom features
- No
Room details
Living room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 312 sqft
- Length
- 24 ft
- Width
- 13 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
- Level
- First
- Area
- 56 sqft
- Length
- 8 ft
- Width
- 7 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Construction & condition
- Year built
- 1899
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Year built details
- Actual
- Structure type
- Brownstone
- Total units
- 43
- Home warranty
- No
- Year round use
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Parking features
- On Street
- Garage
- No
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Covered spaces
- 0
- Open parking
- Yes
- Open parking spaces
- 0
Lot & outdoor features
- Lot area
- 670 sqft (about 0.02 acres)
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres
- Reported lot area
- 0.02
- Lot size units
- Acres
- Exterior features
- Deck - Roof
- Patio & porch
- Deck - Roof
- Spa
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Beachfront
- No
- Outdoor space available
- Yes - Common
Utilities & infrastructure
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- for Electric Range · for Electric Oven
HOA & community
- Association fee
- $335.96
- Fee frequency
- Monthly
- Fee includes
- Water · Sewer · Insurance · Security · Maintenance Structure · Maintenance Grounds · Snow Removal · Trash · Reserve Funds
- Association amenities
- Laundry · Elevator(s)
- Community features
- Public Transportation · Shopping · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Medical Facility · Laundromat · Bike Path · Highway Access · House of Worship · Private School · Public School · T-Station · University
- Senior community
- No
- Management
- Professional - Off Site
- Development completion
- Yes
Taxes & property records
- Annual property tax
- $9,433.92
- Tax year
- 2026
- Assessed value
- $760,800
- Parcel number
- W:05 P:03187 S:022,3359898
- Zoning
- CD
- Registry book
- 55584
- Registry page
- 73
Rental terms
- Pets allowed
- Yes w/ Restrictions
- Pet restrictions
- Other (See Remarks)
Location & listed schools
- City
- Boston
- County
- Suffolk
- State
- MA
- ZIP code
- 02116
- MLS area
- Back Bay
- Listed elementary school
- Bps
- Listed middle school
- Bps
- Listed high school
- Bps
- Directions
- North side of Commonwealth Ave, on corner Comm Ave / Gloucester
Listing & disclosures
- MLS number
- 73577427
- Listing date
- 2026-09-15
- Original entry date
- 2026-09-15
- Status changed
- 2026-09-15
- Listing modified
- 2026-09-23
- Original list price
- $799,000
- Current list price
- $799,000
- List price per sqft
- $1,192.54
- Days on market
- 8
- Property market time
- 8
- Disclosure indicator
- N
- Lead paint
- Unknown
- UFFI
- Unknown
- Documents available
- Master Deed · Unit Deed · Rules & Regs · Management Association Bylaws · Floor Plans · Association Financial Statements · Certificate of Insurance
Price & tax details
Current asking price$799,000
Original asking price$799,000
Listed on2026-09-15
Days on market8
| Year | Property tax | Assessed value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,433.92 | $760,800 |
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