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$799,000

280 Commonwealth Ave # 102, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Alexandra Haueisen
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
670 sqft
Year built
1899

About this home

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Back Bay, this updated, elegant one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo blends timeless architectural detail with everyday comfort. Soaring ceilings with intricate crown molding, a beautiful fireplace, oversized windows that fill the home with natural light, rich hardwood floors, abundant storage, and central air create a warm and refined living environment.The professionally managed building offers an elevator, common roof deck with city views, bike storage, on-site laundry, and dedicated trash and recycling facilities for effortless city living.Ideally located on the coveted corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Gloucester Street, just moments from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street’s renowned shopping and dining, and all the best of Back Bay. A rare opportunity to enjoy quintessential Boston charm in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73577427
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
38
On market date
September 15, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.02 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Joseph J Hurley
0.81 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
351
Student:teacher ratio
16.0:1
District
Boston
Middle
James P Timilty Middle
1.37 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
205
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Boston
High
Snowden International School at Copley
0.32 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

93
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.5 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 38 days -- 86 fewer days than Boston's current average of 124 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,974 active listings in Boston right now is $85,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,962/mo
$159,800 down
$639,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,146
Property tax (est.)$666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 23, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.