Welcome to 298 Commonwealth Avenue, a building located in Back Bay West, Back Bay, Boston in Boston, MA.
As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property.
The building itself was built in 1999.
There are a total of 4 floors.
Finally, 298 Commonwealth Avenue was most recently sold on Dec 31, 1969 for $800,000.
The building was last assessed in 2023.
Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building.
While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead.
We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling.
Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed.
There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property.
For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool.
The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 2,988 square feet.
The building itself has 2,988 square footage of total floor area.
Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition.
The building class code for 298 Commonwealth Avenue is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.
Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in?
Buildings in the Back Bay area have a median price of $3,975.
Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $3,100.
While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $6,325.
Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 745.
That means that the median price per sqft is around $5.
In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $5.
While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $6.
As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:
- There are currently a total of 20 studio listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $2,848.
That's $6.88 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 48 one bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $3,400.
That's $5.36 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 35 two bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $4,600.
That's $5.09 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 8 three bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $12,000.
That's $5.87 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 4 four bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $12,500.
That's $4.74 price per sqft.
About The Area
298 Commonwealth Avenue is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
There are 767,719 people living here.
There are 299,658 households.
Most of these households have an average family size of 3.19 people.
According to the census, 64% are currently renting while 36% own their homes.
The median age of this population is around 32.4 years old.
On average, most folks in the county are unmarried.
About 39% of folks speak a language other than English in this area.
The area's employment rate is currently around 63.4%.
Speaking of employment, the median income is $57,439.
Most folks will commute by car for around 30.6 minutes.
Finally, we know that 23% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree.
Additionally, 24% and 19% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.
Moving on to the urban area level.
Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area has a population of 4,343,828 people.
Based on census records, there are 1,635,254 registered households.
Families in this area are on average made up of 3.19 people per household.
Most folks are unmarried.
They are also typically around 38.2 years old.
Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 26% of folks speak a language other than English here.
About 40% rent while 60% purchased their homes.
Right now, the community is made up of 23% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree.
On top of that, 25% have a Bachelor's degree and 20% have a Master's degree.
The employment rate is currently around 64.5%.
Those employed, have a median income of $77,009.
If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 30.7 minutes.
$2,848
Studio Median Rent
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