NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
5 Beds
7 Baths
7,950 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 10, 2024

Last sale price $7,850,000 $987 Per Sq Ft

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Public Garden

About This Home

As of September 2024

Introducing 18 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue Mall adjacent to Newbury Street with the Public Garden and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. A truly rare find; this home retains several original architectural details and is awaiting a custom renovation to transform it into the masterpiece it once was. Exceptional features include elevator access to every floor, soaring ceiling heights, a grand staircase with skylight, intricate millwork, and ornate fireplaces. There is also the potential to add a roof terrace and garage parking. The building is currently configured as 11 studio apartments with 4 outdoor parking spaces included. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in one of Boston’s most desirable locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 03/26/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

The Moving Great Boston Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1864

Lot Details

  • 2,365 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned 0112

Interior Spaces

  • 7,950 Sq Ft Home
  • 9 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3358357

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,816

Year Built

Built in 1864

Lot Details

2,365 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1864
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Living Area: 7950
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • MAIN SO: AN2213

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3358357
  • Zoning: 0112
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2365
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 29815.78

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Sold $7,850,000 -7.6% $987 / Sq Ft
04/29/2024 04/29/24 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2024 03/26/24 For Sale $8,500,000 0.0% $1,069 / Sq Ft
01/06/2015 01/06/15 Rented $1,695 0.0% --
01/06/2015 01/06/15 For Rent $1,695 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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 $32,620 $2,816,900 $1,382,500 $1,434,400
2024 $29,531 $2,709,300 $1,382,500 $1,326,800
2023 $30,061 $2,799,000 $1,382,500 $1,416,500
2022 $29,477 $2,709,300 $1,382,500 $1,326,800
2021 $28,930 $2,711,300 $1,374,100 $1,337,200
2020 $27,577 $2,611,500 $1,374,100 $1,237,400
2019 $27,072 $2,568,500 $1,374,000 $1,194,500
2018 $25,797 $2,461,500 $1,309,100 $1,152,400
2017 $25,384 $2,397,000 $1,247,100 $1,149,900
2016 $24,723 $2,247,500 $1,154,000 $1,093,500
2015 $24,880 $2,054,500 $1,029,800 $1,024,700
2014 $22,927 $1,822,500 $902,900 $919,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73216421

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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