A 29-unit condominium community in Fenway, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# 290 Commonwealth Avenue Condominium: A Back Bay Institution
290 Commonwealth Avenue represents a well-established 29-unit condominium community in the heart of Back Bay, positioned on one of Boston's most prestigious residential streets. Recent sales data shows a median price of $812,500 with units averaging $1,683 per square foot, reflecting the neighborhood's strong market position. With professional management, an elevator building, and monthly HOA fees averaging $165.83–$176.28, this property offers established ownership infrastructure.
The building offers diverse options across its 29 units. Studios range from compact two-room layouts to light-filled garden-level configurations with multiple exposures. One-bedroom units feature flexible layouts, with some designs allowing French doors to create a second sleeping area or home office. Two-bedroom residences are available in both walkup brownstone configurations and elevator-served layouts, many featuring floor-through designs. Penthouse units stand out as premium offerings, with private roof decks of 800–900+ square feet providing 360-degree city views and skyline vistas. Recent renovations throughout the building include updated kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and modern bathrooms.
Located on Commonwealth Avenue between Gloucester and Hereford Streets, this address places residents steps from Newbury Street's shopping and dining, the Prudential Center, Copley Square, and the Public Garden. The proximity to Boston's green spaces—particularly the historic Commonwealth Avenue Mall—defines the lifestyle here. Transit access is immediate, with the T within walking distance. The neighborhood attracts owner-occupants seeking primary residences alongside investors targeting pied-à-terre opportunities. Six sales recorded in the recent period suggest an active market with 54 average days on market, indicating solid buyer interest for this Back Bay location.
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 Condominium sold at a median of $812,500, about $1683 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 290 Commonwealth Avenue Condominium currently range from roughly $165.83 to $176.28, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
290 Commonwealth Avenue Condominium is a 29-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 290 Commonwealth Avenue Condominium averaged about 54 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
