Seller's Agent in 2023
Crystal Roach
Compass
(508) 769-8838
9 in this area
214 Total Sales
173 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
8
Beds
12
Baths
10,882
Sq Ft
3,237
Sq Ft Lot Lot
Highlights
- Medical Services
- 4-minute walk to Copley Station
- Property is near public transit and schools
- City View
- Deck
- 1-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
About This Home
As of July 2023The iconic purple pane neo-georgian style brownstone is for sale for the first time in 53 years. Originally designed and built in 1879 by the legendary architects, Peabody and Stearns, as a single family home for Roger Wolcott (former Governor of Massachusetts) and redesigned by Boston-born architect J. Harleston Parker in 1917, this distinctive and spectacular home is adorned with many original Gilded Age details: gorgeous marble and hardwood/parquet floors, ornate wood moldings and walls, Italian crafted marble fireplaces, elaborately carved entry doors, a French wrought iron and ormolu balustrade, restored original single pane windows and beautiful lock sets. It was converted into an apartment building in 1944 and is currently comprised of 11,943 SF (gross building) on 6 floors, 8 apartments [1 studio, 6 one beds and 1 two bed], a head house, a roof deck with commanding panoramic views of Boston & Cambridge and 3 single parking spaces. More information & photos on request.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $36,662
Year Built
- Built in 1879
Lot Details
- 3,237
Home Design
- Rubber Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 10,882 Sq Ft Home
- 12 Fireplaces
- City Views
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 3 Car Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
Additional Features
- Deck
- 3,237 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 3351417
Community Details
Overview
- 8 Units
- Property has 2 Levels
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
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Home Values in the Area
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Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2023 07/06/23 | Sold | $14,500,000 | -9.4% | $1,332 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2023 03/19/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/18/2023 03/18/23 | For Sale | $16,000,000 | -- | $1,470 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,965 | $3,192,100 | $1,154,500 | $2,037,600 |
| 2024 | $35,627 | $3,268,500 | $1,154,500 | $2,114,000 |
| 2023 | $36,310 | $3,380,800 | $1,154,500 | $2,226,300 |
| 2022 | $35,058 | $3,222,200 | $1,154,500 | $2,067,700 |
| 2021 | $33,180 | $3,109,700 | $1,048,900 | $2,060,800 |
| 2020 | $32,239 | $3,052,900 | $1,048,900 | $2,004,000 |
| 2019 | $31,652 | $3,003,000 | $1,048,900 | $1,954,100 |
| 2018 | $30,020 | $2,864,500 | $999,500 | $1,865,000 |
| 2017 | $29,689 | $2,803,500 | $953,300 | $1,850,200 |
| 2016 | $28,892 | $2,626,500 | $884,000 | $1,742,500 |
| 2015 | $29,131 | $2,405,500 | $788,300 | $1,617,200 |
| 2014 | $27,858 | $2,214,500 | $692,700 | $1,521,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Crystal Roach
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Tracy Campion
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
(617) 851-3506
168 in this area
348 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73088932
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