Off Market

18 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$8,500,000
Price
5
Beds
11
Baths
7950
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1864
Lot size: 2,365 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $1,069 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 4 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Generational opportunity on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay. Built in 1864 as a grand residence, this 8,000+/- sq/ft brownstone presents a rare opportunity to create a custom home in one of the most sought-after locations in Boston. Available for the first time in 50 years, this six-story property with elevator overlooks the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and is steps to Public Garden & Newbury Street. 18 Commonwealth is a design / build opportunity for 5+ bedrooms / 6+ bathroom single family home with potential to add a roof terrace & garage parking. Original details include grand staircase illuminated by sky-light, intricate mill work & moldings, 10-12 foot ceilings, ornate fireplaces & hardwood floors. 4 outdoor parking spaces. Endless possibilities for renovation & restoration of this historic residence on the first block on Commonwealth Avenue.

Neighborhood & Transit

Back Bay

18 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Arlington Green 0.10 mi
  • Copley Green 0.32 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.38 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line
  • Boylston Green 0.39 mi
  • Tufts Medical Center Orange 0.47 mi
  • Chinatown Orange 0.47 mi
  • Park Street GreenRed 0.49 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1513 days
Listing Price:
$8,500,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,069
Tax Assessment:
$2,799,000 in 2023
Taxes:
$2,529 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
11
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
7,950 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Range, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
12
Above grade area
7950
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Common
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
2,365 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, City View(s), Level, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Unknown

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
4 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame, 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
Dave Costello & Scott Accorsin
Listing office
Advisors Living - Boston
MLS PIN #
73035727
Disclosure
Property is currently a multi-family with 11 apartments. Possible single family conversion. Images are renderings of potential single family conversion -- including the restoration of the original facade.