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251 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$13,000,000
Price
12
Beds
10.5
Baths
11793
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Multi-Family
Year built: Built in 1880
Units: 4 Units
Lot size: 3,486 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $1,060 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 6 Off Street Spaces

About this home

A storied Back Bay location, 251 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1880.The home has only had a handful of owners, and much of the original interior architecture and design remain intact. At 28 feet wide, the building has a commanding presence along Commonwealth Ave. Grand formal rooms are adorned with quartersawn oak paneling, carved fireplaces (16 total), and period lighting fixtures forged in bronze, crystal and brass. There are embossed ceilings, built-ins crafted from cherry, and a museum quality central staircase connecting the floors. The building measures 11,793 gross square feet*. Currently configured as four separate apartments, there is a brick and granite parking court for six vehicles in the rear. The parlor, second, and third floors are used as the current owner's palatial private quarters. The other three apartments are single floor residences, and the penthouse includes a walk-out deck overlooking the city. Located on the sunny side w/ exceptional light.

Neighborhood & Transit

Back Bay

251 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

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

  • Hynes Convention Center Green 0.28 mi
  • Copley Green 0.29 mi
  • Prudential Green 0.37 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.43 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1453 days
Listing Price:
$12,500,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,060
Tax Assessment:
$3,551,900 in 2022
Taxes:
$3,220 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
12
Full Bathrooms
9
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
11,793 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
*As measured. Differs from public record. No warranties or representations made by seller or agent
Kitchen
Unknown
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
Unknown
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Unknown
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Unknown
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Unknown
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
Unknown
Sewer
Unknown
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
3,486 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Unknown
Exterior Features
Unknown

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
6 Parking Spaces

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Brick
Roof
Unknown

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
Rene Rodriguez
Listing office
Cabot & Company
MLS PIN #
73032302
Disclosure
Three apartments with TAW leases, each ~ 2000 sq ft.. Owner's 6000 square foot apartment is on parlor, second, and third floors. Floor plans in documents section of MLS. OFFERS DUE ON SEPTEMBER 21, BY 12PM.
Disclosure
*As measured. Differs from public record. No warranties or representations made by seller or agent