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290 Commonwealth Ave APT 11, Boston, MA, 02115

1beds
1baths
635sqft
$799,900
$1,260price/sqft
$5,197/moest. monthly cost
$207,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Classic Back Bay proper one bedroom condo in a professionally managed elevator building . Great sunlight and south facing city views of the Prudential. Move in ready with hardwood floors and freshly painted throughout Large living area with woodwork and fireplace, Renovated kitchen and tile bathroom and a large bedroom with two closets. Common laundry. Currently rented at $3350 TAW lease.

Getting Around

100
WalkingWalker's Paradise
95
TransitRider's Paradise
89
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Mel H King ElementaryGrades 2-120.7 mi
--
Carter SchoolGrades 7-120.6 mi
2/10
Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 635

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 635
  • Total interior livable area: 635 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: W:05 P:03076 S:030,3359751
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: CD

Lot

  • Lot size: 635 sqft

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,044$48,528
Home Insurance *$25$300
Property Taxes $774$9,288
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$5,197$62,364
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$178,182/yr
40% on housing$155,910/yr
45% on housing$138,586/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,260This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02115$1,019
Suffolk County$575

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02115$1,450
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-11Contingent$799,900
2026-04-14Listed for sale$799,900
2025-10-22Listing removed$799,900
2025-09-22Listing removed$3,600
2025-07-22Listed for rent$3,600
2025-05-27Listed for sale$799,900
2024-05-22Listing removed--
2024-05-08Price change$3,700
2024-04-09Listed for rent$3,300
2024-02-03Listing removed--
2024-01-13Price change$2,850
2023-12-01Listed for rent$2,900
2020-11-20Listing removed$2,800
2020-10-25Listed for rent$2,800
2020-05-25Listing removed$2,850
2020-05-12Listed for rent$2,850
2020-03-26Listing removed$2,900
2020-01-21Listed for rent$2,900
2018-12-08Listing removed$2,900
2018-11-22Price change$2,900
2018-09-26Listed for rent$3,000
2017-06-29Sold$660,000
2012-03-28Sold$450,000
2012-01-12Listed for sale$455,900
2005-05-09Sold$469,000
2002-05-01Sold$360,000
1997-04-11Sold$176,000
1995-02-28Sold$156,500
1992-10-13Sold$145,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMatthew Yanosy
BrokerageBoston Realty Net

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