NOT LISTED FOR SALE

222 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,940,000 - $10,236,570

5 Beds
6 Baths
7,848 Sq Ft
$738/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 5, 2020

Last sale price $8,100,000 $1,032 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $39,328 / mo

132 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2020

Tremendous Opportunity to own a 5 level multi-family building in prestigous Back Bay location on Boston's famed Commonwealth Avenue. Rarely available, this Victorian townhouse has had only 2 owners in its 140 year history. Original detail includes handsome entrance, grand central staircase, ornate moldings, 6 fireplaces and bow window. Soaring ceilings and wonderful windows overlooking America's grandest avenue.Currently configured as Owner's apartment on first and second floors and studio and one bedroom apartments on third and fourth floor. Roof to foyer skylight. 3 single parking spaces with direct access. Enormous terrace. Customize a single family home, create luxury condos or keep as a blue-chip income property. Ideally located on the Exeter-Fairfield block steps to Copley Square, Charles River, Newbury Street restaurants & boutiques, financial district, and cultural attractions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelagh Brennan

Cabot & Company Listed on: 03/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Hersum

Back Bay Properties Corp.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 3,049

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03257 S:000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1079.89
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Levels: 5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Total Flrs: 10
  • Total Frplcs: 6
  • No Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Brs: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Fbh: 5
  • Total Hbh: 1
  • No Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Y
  • Main Lo: NA9365
  • Main So: NB2757
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7848.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Granite

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 2268500.00
  • Acre: 0.07
  • Lot Size: 3112.00
  • Page: 248
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03257 S:000
  • Zoning: res

Multi Family

  • Total Levels: 2
  • Total Rent: 6250
  • Total Rms: 11
  • No Units: 3
  • Mf Type: 3 Family

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 23910.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3359547

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,794,523

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,900,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2020
Closed on
Oct 1, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
Buyer's Agent
Eric Hersum
Back Bay Properties Corp.
List Price
$9,000,000
Sold Price
$8,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.69%
Original Mortgage
$6,480,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$10,200,000 None Available
$10,200,000 None Available
$2,600,000 None Available
$2,600,000 None Available
$3,200,000 None Available
$3,200,000 None Available
$8,100,000 None Available
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,900,000
Previous Owner $6,480,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $8,100,000 -4.4% $1,032 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Price Changed $8,475,000 -5.8% $1,080 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 For Sale $9,000,000 -- $1,147 / 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 $97,087 $8,384,000 $3,713,000 $4,671,000
2024 $61,367 $5,630,000 $2,282,100 $3,347,900
2023 $24,424 $2,274,100 $904,700 $1,369,400
2022 $25,590 $2,352,000 $904,700 $1,447,300
2021 $25,448 $2,385,000 $797,000 $1,588,000
2020 $24,716 $2,340,500 $797,000 $1,543,500
2019 $23,910 $2,268,500 $797,000 $1,471,500
2018 $22,909 $2,186,000 $758,600 $1,427,400
2017 $22,562 $2,130,500 $723,400 $1,407,100
2016 $21,896 $1,990,500 $669,000 $1,321,500
2015 $21,774 $1,798,000 $598,500 $1,199,500
2014 $20,505 $1,630,000 $544,100 $1,085,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelagh Brennan

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Shelagh Brennan

    Cabot & Company

    (857) 449-1242

    9 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Shelagh Brennan
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  • Eric Hersum

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Eric Hersum

    Back Bay Properties Corp.

    (617) 212-4441

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Eric Hersum
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72631901

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003257

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

222 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

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