A 29-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# 290 Commonwealth Avenue
290 Commonwealth Avenue is a 29-unit condominium in Boston's Back Bay, positioned on one of the neighborhood's most prestigious addresses. The elevator building contains a mix of studios through two-bedroom residences that reflect classic Boston architecture alongside modernized interiors. Recent median sales of $494,000 indicate solid market positioning for this established Back Bay property.
The property offers varied floor plans to accommodate different living needs. Studio and one-bedroom units feature efficient layouts with separate eat-in kitchens and generous storage. Two-bedroom, two-bath residences occupy larger square footages—one documented unit spans 1,505 square feet—and provide master bedrooms with ensuite baths and fireplaces, plus substantial open living areas. Floor-through units with high ceilings are available. Several units showcase Commonwealth Avenue or Commonwealth Mall views, with bay windows and multiple exposures maximizing natural light.
Positioned between Gloucester and Hereford Streets on Commonwealth Avenue, 290 Commonwealth places residents in Back Bay's core, historically one of Boston's most desirable residential neighborhoods. The location offers walkability to fine dining, cultural institutions, and retail along Newbury Street and the surrounding area.
Market Performance
Recent sales activity shows a median price of $494,000 across four transactions, with units averaging $755 per square foot. Properties spend approximately 38 days on market, reflecting steady demand for well-maintained Commonwealth Avenue residences.
The combination of classic architectural character, modern updates, professional management, and Commonwealth Avenue positioning establishes 290 as a significant Back Bay property for both primary residence and investment considerations.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 290 Commonwealth Avenue — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about 290 Commonwealth Avenue →Over recent sales, units at 290 Commonwealth Avenue sold at a median of $494,000, about $755 per square foot.
290 Commonwealth Avenue is a 29-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 290 Commonwealth Avenue averaged about 38 days on market, with 4 closings in the period.
