280 Commonwealth Ave # 108, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$662,500
2
Beds
1
Baths
937
Sq Ft
$707
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
54
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed Mar 6, 2007 • MLS# 70535391 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $675,000
Final Sale Price: $662,500
Difference: $12,500 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
54
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $720
Sale $/sq ft: $707
This property sold for $707 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 54 days on market before selling.

About this home

Fabulous location. A superb example of Back Bay living at its finest. Soaring ceilings with rich crown molding. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room overlook your spacious and beautifully planted private deck giving the feeling of expanding the living room while bringing the outdoors in. There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout including the 2 spacious bedrooms. The bedrooms are at either end providing a variety of layout options. Included in the price is a tandem parking space.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

54.3%
Price Range
56
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573181
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$1,449,000
MLS #73573181 - Active
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Sold
Jun 15, 2007
$662,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 56
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Listed for Sale
Mar 6, 2007
$675,000
Original listing
Agent: Richard Drinkwater Office: Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $5,965 $542,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,965
Tax Year 2007
HOA Fee
$342
Per month
Assessed Value
$542,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 937 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Tandem
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,965
Assessed Value $542,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $342
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 26
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 108
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 56 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
937 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.8 mi
Grades K-07
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Advent School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.4 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
355 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.0 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

280 Commonwealth Ave # 108, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Richard Drinkwater
Listing Office Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown
Office Phone 617-267-3500
Agent MLS ID BB983149
Office MLS ID BB4721
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 2:15 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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