$10,280,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

269 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
8 Beds
10 Baths
8,508 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,208 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

196 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • 10 Fireplaces
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of July 2025

Introducing 269 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the sunny side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall with Newbury Street and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. Available for the first time in over sixty years, this magnificent residence offers 8,500 square feet of living space across five floors with an exceptionally wide floor plate. The property retains several original architectural details that have not been compromised, making for a unique and historic townhome in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Outstanding features include cathedral ceiling heights, intricate millwork, elegant fireplaces, and beautiful, oversized windows with stained-glass panels. The building is currently configured as 8 apartments with 3 full outdoor parking spaces. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in the heart of Back Bay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 09/17/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 09/17/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1881

Lot Details

  • 3,237 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned 0112

Interior Spaces

  • 10 Fireplaces
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350061

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,843

Year Built

Built in 1881

Lot Details

3,237 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 10
  • Total Bathrooms: 10
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7508
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Living Area: 8508
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • MAIN SO: BB5984

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s)
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Electric
  • 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, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350061
  • Zoning: 0112
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3237
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30842.74

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
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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
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $10,280,000 -13.6% $1,208 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 For Sale $11,900,000 -- $1,399 / Sq Ft
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 $30,539 $2,637,200 $932,400 $1,704,800
2024 $28,886 $2,650,100 $932,400 $1,717,700
2023 $29,126 $2,711,900 $932,400 $1,779,500
2022 $28,273 $2,598,600 $932,400 $1,666,200
2021 $28,151 $2,638,300 $821,300 $1,817,000
2020 $27,438 $2,598,300 $821,300 $1,777,000
2019 $26,656 $2,529,000 $826,700 $1,702,300
2018 $25,445 $2,428,000 $787,100 $1,640,900
2017 $25,056 $2,366,000 $750,400 $1,615,600
2016 $24,002 $2,182,000 $694,400 $1,487,600
2015 $23,342 $1,927,500 $621,300 $1,306,200
2014 $21,493 $1,708,500 $565,200 $1,143,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73290917

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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