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280 Commonwealth Ave

280 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1899

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

110

UNIT SIZE RANGE

419-1,521 sqft

Description

280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums is a historical 1-story building constructed in 1899, offering modern 1 and 2-bedroom condos. Situated in an urban setting, the property combines timeless architecture with contemporary conveniences. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities that cater to various interests, including tennis courts, access to golf facilities, and a pool for recreational activities. The building is equipped with elevators and laundry facilities, ensuring ease of access and convenience for residents. For those who enjoy active lifestyles, the property offers a nearby bike path and proximity to conservation areas for outdoor activities. The surrounding environment provides efficient highway access and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes and connectivity. Additionally, the building includes access to a stable, ideal for equestrian enthusiasts. Within reach are various urban amenities, such as a house of worship and local parks, adding to the property's appeal. Located in a vibrant area, 280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums are well-positioned to provide a balanced urban lifestyle with essential nearby facilities and recreation options.

Building ImageMLS ID #73323696
Building ImageMLS ID #73323696
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280 Commonwealth Ave

280 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1899

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

110

UNIT SIZE RANGE

419-1,521 sqft

Description

280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums is a historical 1-story building constructed in 1899, offering modern 1 and 2-bedroom condos. Situated in an urban setting, the property combines timeless architecture with contemporary conveniences. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities that cater to various interests, including tennis courts, access to golf facilities, and a pool for recreational activities. The building is equipped with elevators and laundry facilities, ensuring ease of access and convenience for residents. For those who enjoy active lifestyles, the property offers a nearby bike path and proximity to conservation areas for outdoor activities. The surrounding environment provides efficient highway access and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes and connectivity. Additionally, the building includes access to a stable, ideal for equestrian enthusiasts. Within reach are various urban amenities, such as a house of worship and local parks, adding to the property's appeal. Located in a vibrant area, 280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums are well-positioned to provide a balanced urban lifestyle with essential nearby facilities and recreation options.

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Description

280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums is a historical 1-story building constructed in 1899, offering modern 1 and 2-bedroom condos. Situated in an urban setting, the property combines timeless architecture with contemporary conveniences. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities that cater to various interests, including tennis courts, access to golf facilities, and a pool for recreational activities. The building is equipped with elevators and laundry facilities, ensuring ease of access and convenience for residents. For those who enjoy active lifestyles, the property offers a nearby bike path and proximity to conservation areas for outdoor activities. The surrounding environment provides efficient highway access and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes and connectivity. Additionally, the building includes access to a stable, ideal for equestrian enthusiasts. Within reach are various urban amenities, such as a house of worship and local parks, adding to the property's appeal. Located in a vibrant area, 280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums are well-positioned to provide a balanced urban lifestyle with essential nearby facilities and recreation options.

280 Commonwealth Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$1,949,000($1887/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$1,935,000($1874/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow68.79%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 70.23%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market38 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow68.79%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow70.23%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market38 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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280 Commonwealth Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 301301103322382025-02-14
MLS#: 73323696 		Closed$1,935,000
Unit 301301101522572021-06-17
MLS#: 72818177 		Closed$1,600,000
Unit 1091091106221352019-03-29
MLS#: 72423769 		Closed$1,400,000
Unit 109
109

2 Beds

2 Baths

1106 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-03-29Closed$1,400,000
MLS#: 72423769
Days On Market135
Unit 301
301

2 Beds

2 Baths

1033 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-02-14Closed$1,935,000
MLS#: 73323696
Days On Market38
Unit 301
301

2 Beds

2 Baths

1015 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-06-17Closed$1,600,000
MLS#: 72818177
Days On Market57
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Amenities

Living at 280 Commonwealth Avenue isn’t just about the beautiful condos; it’s also about the amenities that enhance your lifestyle. Enjoy sunny weekends at the pool or take advantage of the tennis courts for a friendly match with neighbors. If you love the outdoors, the nearby bike path and conservation area serve as perfect spots for exercise or leisurely strolls. With easy highway access and public transportation just a stone's throw away, commuting becomes a breeze. And if you’re a pet lover, the nearby park ensures your furry friend has plenty of room to run around!

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Amenities Description

Living at 280 Commonwealth Avenue isn’t just about the beautiful condos; it’s also about the amenities that enhance your lifestyle. Enjoy sunny weekends at the pool or take advantage of the tennis courts for a friendly match with neighbors. If you love the outdoors, the nearby bike path and conservation area serve as perfect spots for exercise or leisurely strolls. With easy highway access and public transportation just a stone's throw away, commuting becomes a breeze. And if you’re a pet lover, the nearby park ensures your furry friend has plenty of room to run around!

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Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
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Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
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Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Security System

Security System

Laundry

Laundry

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Balcony

Balcony

Pool

Pool

Policies

At 280 Commonwealth Avenue Condominiums, the building policies strike a happy medium between community and comfort. While there are some restrictions in place, they are designed to maintain a peaceful living space for all residents. This structured approach means your new living environment will be both pleasant and secure.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
280 Commonwealth Ave$1,874/sqft.$2 /sqft.
290 COMMONWEALTH AVE$2,258/sqft.$2 /sqft.
283 Commonwealth Ave$1,472/sqft.$2 /sqft.
20 Gloucester St$1,498/sqft.$2 /sqft.
282 Newbury St$1,191/sqft.$2 /sqft.
201 Newbury St$1,227/sqft.$1 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 280 Commonwealth Ave.

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.18 miles away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.29 miles away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.29 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.36 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.48 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.65 miles away
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Schools

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.09 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.11 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.12 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.16 Miles Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.18 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.24 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.40 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.40 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.62 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.67 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.73 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.73 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.76 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.76 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.76 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.82 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.84 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.84 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.85 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.87 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.89 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.89 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.90 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.99 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|2.00 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|2.03 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.03 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|2.06 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|2.13 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.14 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.16 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.17 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.21 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|2.27 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|2.33 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

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Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|2.33 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|2.42 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|2.42 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|2.46 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|2.46 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

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Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|2.47 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

360 Huntington Ave

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.25 miles away|25 min walk
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Transit

360 Huntington Ave

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.25 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.93 miles away|38 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

Amory Street

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

2.3 miles away|45 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

Aquarium

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

2.51 miles away|48 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

350 Summer St

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

2.6 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

400 Summer St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

100 S Huntington Ave

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.66 miles away|52 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 280 Commonwealth Ave

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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280 Commonwealth Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.18%

15–29 Years

46.51%

30–44 Years

20.82%

45–59 Years

12.25%

60+ Years

14.24%

Commute

21.62%

Transit

39.3%

Walk

20.13%

Drive

2.82%

Bike

Housing Ownership

24.54%

Owner Occupied

75.46%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.59%
Multi Family
1.86%
Single Person
51.03%
Multi Person
48.97%

Average Income

Household:$7,975,579.82 /yr

Individual:$6,952,323.17 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.25%
High School College9.6%
Diploma2.65%
Post Graduate37.81%
Others16.69%
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Education

Diploma2.65%
Post Graduate37.81%
Others16.69%
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