For Sale
18 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02116
- $22,500,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 6.5
- Baths
- 8101
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1864
Lot size:
2,178 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$2,777 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 2 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Hydro Air, AC
About this home
Situated on the coveted first block of Commonwealth Avenue, steps from the Public Garden, the historic Ward Mansion blends architectural grandeur with modern luxury. Built in 1864 and meticulously restored, this approximately 8,100-square-foot single-family offers six elevator-served levels, five en-suite bedrooms, and three powder rooms. Exquisite interiors feature custom millwork, quartersawn white oak floors, ornamental ironwork, and exceptional marble. A chef’s kitchen showcases Calacatta Vagli marble, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and dual Cove dishwashers. Elegant living and dining rooms, a private library, and multiple fireplaces offer refined entertaining. The full-floor primary suite features dual dressing rooms and a marble bath with steam shower. An au pair suite and top-floor lounge with kitchenette and wine storage add versatility. A private roof deck with outdoor kitchen and skyline views, two-car garage, two additional parking spaces, and heated exterior pavers complete this rare Back Bay offering.
Neighborhood & Transit
Back Bay
18 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Arlington Green 0.10 mi
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Copley Green 0.32 mi
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Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.38 mi
- Foxboro Event Service
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Needham Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
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Boylston Green 0.40 mi
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Tufts Medical Center Orange 0.47 mi
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Chinatown Orange 0.48 mi
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Park Street GreenRed 0.49 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 0 days
- Listing Price:
- $22,500,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $2,777
- Tax Assessment:
- $6,738,800 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $6,963 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 5
- Half Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 8,101 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 15
- Above grade area
- 6697
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Hydro Air
- Heating Zone
- 6
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 6
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 400 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 2,178 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive
- Exterior Features
- Deck - Roof, Deck
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Attached
- Off Street Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Brick
- Siding
- Brick
- Roof
- Rubber
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Joshua Stephens
- Listing office
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
- MLS PIN #
- 73600506
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