290 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

175 Sq. Ft.
$2,429 / Sq. Ft.
175
Sq. Ft.
$2,429
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming condo in a beautiful Back Bay brownstone on Commonwealth Ave near Gloucester Street. Just one flight up a wide staircase (or take the elevator) from an elegant lobby with a chandelier leads to Unit 8. This compact home features over 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, a renovated bathroom with marble tiles and a large shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, sink, and refrigerator. Ideal for a first-time homebuyer, student, or someone seeking a pied-à-terre in the best location in the...Charming condo in a beautiful Back Bay brownstone on Commonwealth Ave near Gloucester Street. Just one flight up a wide staircase (or take the elevator) from an elegant lobby with a chandelier leads to Unit 8. This compact home features over 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, a renovated bathroom with marble tiles and a large shower, and a kitchenette with a 4-burner gas range, sink, and refrigerator. Ideal for a first-time homebuyer, student, or someone seeking a pied-à-terre in the best location in the city. Directly across from Commonwealth Mall and steps from Newbury Street shops and restaurants. Prudential Center, Boston Public Garden, and the MBTA are close by. Unit is being sold fully furnished and is move-in ready. Own a piece of Back Bay.
  1. Listed by Jayne Kramer • Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 09/24/2024 01:47 PM

Property Details for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

StatusSold
MLS #73275216
Days on Market19
Taxes$3,774 / year
HOA Fees$166 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1900
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Jayne Kramer

Sold By Baymaxx Realty, LLC, Cheng Charles Fu

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Building Information for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Building/Complex290 Commonwealth AveFloor2Stories1Residences29Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1900

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$2,621 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,140

Property Taxes

$315

HOA Dues

$166

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Property Information for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 175.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 29
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Coin Op laundry located lower level. 30 day rental minimum. Pets are allowed with Board of Trustee approval. Unit being sold fully furnished as shown with countertop microwave and window AC. Day bed has a brand new mattress,comforter,and sheets. $23,507.97 in assessments paid in full.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:03076 S:024,3359753
  • Assessments: $431,000
  • Book: 60122
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73275216

$425,000
Aug 27, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73275216

Aug 16, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73275216

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73275216

$425,000
08/27/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73275216

08/16/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73275216

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Public Records for 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$343,700Total-
Tax Record2025$3,980 ($332 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt175 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt175 SqFtStories1Lot Size175 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated2006ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03076 S:024

Schools near 290 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

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

Carter School
Public8 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Boston Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Jayne Kramer

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