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296 Commonwealth Avenue

296 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
296 Commonwealth Avenue is a condo located in Back Bay West, Boston. The building was first built in 1999 and is 25 years old. In total, 296 Commonwealth Avenue has a total floor area of 2,988 square feet. 296 Commonwealth Avenue has a total of 4 floors.

Interested in learning more about the building? There are many great amenities and features for residents in the building. On weekends, residents can enjoy the building's deck. There are 2 closings on record, of which we have matching data for 1 listings. In the past 3 years, a listing in this building will typically remain on the market for about 78 days The transaction that took the longest to complete was unit 4, listed on Mar 30, 2017 for $1,395,000. This particular unit ultimately sold 78 days later for $1,350,000. The most recent transaction was for unit 4, which was first advertised on Mar 30, 2017, sold for $1,350,000 on Jun 16, 2017. Fun fact, the oldest transaction we have on record took place on Jul 11, 2005. See the full transaction history for 296 Commonwealth Avenue below.

Back Bay West, where 296 Commonwealth Avenue is located, has a median asking price of $1,450,000 for condo buildings. Meanwhile, the building itself has a median asking price of $1,395,000. For interested buyers, that means the building's median asking price is around 0.04% below the neighborhood's median asking price for condos. Which is great news as a buyer may end up finding some relatively affordable units in this building compared to other condo buildings in the neighborhood.

Unfortunately, there are currently no active listings within the building but our inventory of available units for sale is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.

Building Features

Parking

Permit Parking
Off Street Parking
Leased Parking
On-Street Parking
Deeded Parking

Facilities

Laundry Room

Location

Near Public Transit
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

6 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20220315 Unit 5
03/15/2022
5
3 Bed
2 Bath
-
$2,300,000
bedrooms
3 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$2,300,000
04/19/2022
-
Christopher Mearn
District Real Estate Advisors LLC
20190325 Unit 5
03/25/2019
5
3 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,950,000
bedrooms
3 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,950,000
05/01/2019
-
John Dean
Engel & Volkers Boston
20170330 Unit 4
03/30/2017
4
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,395,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,350,000 -3.23%
06/16/2017
Courtney Trautman
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20130205 Unit 4
02/05/2013
4
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,195,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,195,000
05/03/2013
-
Courtney Trautman
Gibson Sotheby's South End
20020304 Unit 5
03/04/2002
5
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$959,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$959,000
05/06/2002
-
Jared Wollaston
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beacon Hill
20010212 Unit 5
02/12/2001
5
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$929,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$929,000
05/09/2001
-
Jared Wollaston
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beacon Hill

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1999
  • Effective Year Built: 1999
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Building Style: Other
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Roof Shape Type: Mansard
  • Roof Cover Type: Slate
  • Floor Count: 4
  • Living Units: 5
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,988
  • Total Building Area: 2,988
  • Gross Building Area: 2,988
  • Building Area: 2,988
  • Building Area Measurement: Total Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: unknown
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,988
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Exempt
  • Land Acres: 0.069
  • Standard Land Use Code: Exempt (full or partial)

Ownership

  • Current Owner : LEE EDWARD Y
  • Previous Owner : BEACH STREET MGMT INC
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Trustee/Conservator

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Boston School District
  • Census Tract: 010701

Zoning

  • Zoning: CM

Geography

  • Parcel: CBOS W:05 P:03074 S:000
  • Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
  • Latitude: 42.3496
  • Longitude: -71.085

    Address

  • Full Address: 296 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 296
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Boston
  • Carrier Code: C001
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2423
  • Zip Code: 02115

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $0

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $319,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Apr 23, 2009
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $319,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Apr 23, 2039

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 23, 2009
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1113245475
  • Current Sale Price: $426,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00035799

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Apr 23, 2009
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $319,500
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 296 Commonwealth Avenue located in?
The 296 Commonwealth Avenue is a condo located in the neighborhood of Back Bay West in Back Bay, Boston.
What is the average sales price for listings in 296 Commonwealth Avenue?
The average sales price for units in 296 Commonwealth Avenue is $1,395,000 currently.

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