$10,500,000
SOLD NOV 28, 2025

285 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
7 Beds
9 Baths
12,004 Sq Ft
3,237 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$875 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2025

This spectacular grand mansion designed by Winslow & Bigelow with prominent turn of the century granite and white stone facade is comprised of two units: the 4 story lower level with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths features a formal marble clad entrance leading into an ultra wide and deep banquet size parlor level with 3 marble fireplaces with ultra high ceilings, oversize windows and superb original moldings in grand scale that is carried throughout the building. A bridal grand marble staircase leads to the second floor with a wood paneled library. PH duplex has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Full staircase and head house is in place for a potential front-to-back roof deck. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificent single family residence. Elevator & 3 parking spaces.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lili Banani

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/16/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

Michael Harper

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Kiep

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $156,611

Year Built

  • Built in 1881

Lot Details

  • 3,237 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Interior Spaces

  • 12,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759545

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$156,611

Year Built

Built in 1881

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 12004
  • Living Area: 12004
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN2213

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759545
  • Zoning: R
  • 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: 156610.7

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/28/2025 11/28/25 Sold $10,500,000 -19.2% $875 / Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2025 09/16/25 For Sale $13,000,000 -- $1,083 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lili Banani

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lili Banani

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 407-0402

    25 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Lili Banani
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  • Michael Harper

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Michael Harper

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 480-3938

    28 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Michael Harper
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  • Meredith Kiep

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Meredith Kiep

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

    (513) 638-8223

    3 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Meredith Kiep
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73431102

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003566

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

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