257 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

1,425 Sq. Ft.
$895 / Sq. Ft.
1,425
Sq. Ft.
$895
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing Residence Two at 257 Commonwealth Avenue, one of just six residences in a historic, double-wide brownstone in Back Bay. Residence Two is a newly renovated home offering a wonderful opportunity to own almost 1,500 square feet on Back Bay’s highly desired Commonwealth Avenue. The residence showcases a spacious living area with direct access to the private outdoor patio, gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxurious primary suite with a lavish marble bath and direct access to the patio, and a generously...Introducing Residence Two at 257 Commonwealth Avenue, one of just six residences in a historic, double-wide brownstone in Back Bay. Residence Two is a newly renovated home offering a wonderful opportunity to own almost 1,500 square feet on Back Bay’s highly desired Commonwealth Avenue. The residence showcases a spacious living area with direct access to the private outdoor patio, gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxurious primary suite with a lavish marble bath and direct access to the patio, and a generously sized guest bedroom and bath. Additional features include central air, in-unit laundry, ample storage, a private back entrance, and hardwood floors throughout. 257 Commonwealth Avenue is a professionally managed, pet friendly building just steps from the fine shops and restaurants of Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and the Charles River Esplanade.
  1. Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details for 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2023 02:41 PM

Property Details for 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73163463
Days on Market20
Taxes$15,278 / year
HOA Fees$802 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1888
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Tracy Campion

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Jack Tobin

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Building Information for 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Building/Complex257 Commonwealth AveFloor1Stories1Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1888

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$8,429 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,353

Property Taxes

$1,273

HOA Dues

$802

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Property Information for 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1425.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 6
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 2023
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3350036
  • Assessments: $1,409,400
  • Book: 67811
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: 0102
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522604006

$1,275,000

+6.8% / yr

Nov 21, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73163463

$1,275,000
Oct 16, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73163463

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522604006

$1,275,000

+6.8% / yr

11/21/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73163463

$1,275,000
10/16/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73163463

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Public Records for 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,138,500Total-
Tax Record2025$13,184 ($1,099 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,425 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,425 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,425 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated2019ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03398 S:004

Schools near 257 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Carter School
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Tracy Campion

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