288 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

$10,250,000
Price
4
Beds
3,750 Sq. Ft.
$2,733 / Sq. Ft.
3,750
Sq. Ft.
$2,733
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning penthouse in a premier Back Bay location features an open floor plan with high ceilings, oversized windows, crown mouldings and gleaming hardwood floors. The living room with a gas fireplace and bay windows overlooks Comm Ave Mall. A handsome office next to the living room with views. Also a second spacious living/media area with custom built-ins. The amazing eat-in kitchen offers Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, spacious island with breakfast bar, a built-in banquet and coffered...Stunning penthouse in a premier Back Bay location features an open floor plan with high ceilings, oversized windows, crown mouldings and gleaming hardwood floors. The living room with a gas fireplace and bay windows overlooks Comm Ave Mall. A handsome office next to the living room with views. Also a second spacious living/media area with custom built-ins. The amazing eat-in kitchen offers Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, quartz countertops, spacious island with breakfast bar, a built-in banquet and coffered ceiling. The luxurious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and gorgeous marble en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths and custom closets. Sunlit fourth bedroom on top floor with bathroom. The top floor features a generous family room with wet bar and french doors leading to an expansive private deck with stunning Commonwealth Ave and city views. Direct elevator access, in-unit laundry, extra storage and two deeded garage parking spaces complete this elegant home.
  1. Listed by Julie Harrison • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Lauren Kacyvenski • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse, Brownstone
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 03:11 AM

Property Details for 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

StatusActive
MLS #73459216
Days on Market20
Taxes$82,289 / year
HOA Fees$2,827 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1899
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Harrison; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Kacyvenski
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Building Information for 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

Building/Complex288 Commonwealth AveFloor3Stories3Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1899

Payment Calculator

$60,333 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$50,649

Property Taxes

$6,857

HOA Dues

$2,827

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Property Information for 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3750.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 2019
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wet bar, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Media Room, Home Office, Central Vacuum, Wetbar, Elevator
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Wetbar, Elevator, French Doors, Intercom, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Deeded, Assigned
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Deeded, Assigned
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Assigned
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 495.0625
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 22.25
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 209.083333333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.083333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 18.666666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 189.194444444
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.583333333
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.333333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 222.0
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Wine Chiller,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: Third
  • Dining Room Width: 12.333333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 197.388888888
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 15.583333333
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • Family Room Width: 12.666666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 152.055555555
  • Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Kitchen Length: 15.333333333
  • Kitchen Level: Third
  • Kitchen Width: 9.916666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 502.5
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.75
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 99.4375
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 10.75
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 9.25
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:03077 S:006,3359768
  • Assessments: $7,106,100
  • Book: 66118
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Association Security: Intercom, Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459216

$10,250,000—
Aug 16, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1469744777

$8,050,000—
Jan 29, 2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72398505

$8,750,000—
Sep 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72398505

$8,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73459216

$10,250,000
08/16/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1469744777

$8,050,000
01/29/2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72398505

$8,750,000
09/20/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72398505

$8,750,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$7,106,100Total-
Tax Record2025$82,289 ($6,857 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,750 SqFtStories3StyleCondominiumYear Built1899Year Renovated2017ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03077 S:006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

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288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02115. This property was listed for sale on December 3, 2025 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $10,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 20 days and was last sold on August 16, 2021. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Carter School and Snowden Int'L High School. 288 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3 is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 3,750 sqft condo built in 1899.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Harrison; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Kacyvenski

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