$10,500,000
SOLD NOV 28, 2025

285 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
7 Beds
9 Baths
12,004 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$875 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Granite Flooring
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of November 2025

Spectacular and wide Sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue building originally designed by Winslow & Bigelow. This prominent turn of the century white stone and granite building is comprised of 2 units: a lower 4 level unit with a private entrance has 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and a penthouse duplex with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. This grand mansion offers a marble clad formal entrance that leads in to an ultra wide and ultra deep parlor level. Gracious entertaining spaces, this banquet size parlor offers 3 marble mantle fireplaces, tall ceilings, oversized windows, many original moldings, Bridal staircase finished with marble, 2nd level wood paneled study and grand scale throughout. A full staircase and a large head house in place for potential front & rear decks. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificent single family residence with 3 Full Direct Access Parking Spaces!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Harper

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

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

Lili Banani

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Kiep

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $156,514

Year Built

  • Built in 1881

Home Design

  • Duplex

Interior Spaces

  • 12,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Granite Flooring
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 3,237 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03566 S:000,4759545

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property has 3 Levels

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$156,514

Year Built

Built in 1881

Lot Details

3,237 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Levels: 5
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 12004
  • Living Area: 12004
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 5
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN2213

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • View: City View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03566 S:000,4759545
  • Zoning: CM
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3237
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 156514

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N
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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
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2025 10/13/25 For Sale $13,000,000 0.0% $1,083 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2025 09/16/25 For Sale $13,000,000 -- $1,083 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73431111

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003566

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