Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Harper
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 480-3938
29 in this area
108 Total Sales
285 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay Neighborhood
7
Beds
9
Baths
12,004
Sq Ft
3,237
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Granite Flooring
- 9 Fireplaces
- City View
- Property is near public transit
- Tennis Courts
About This Home
As of November 2025Spectacular 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
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/16/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $156,514
Year Built
- Built in 1881
Lot Details
- 3,237
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
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Property History
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| 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)
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Michael Harper
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Lili Banani
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lili Banani
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 407-0402
22 in this area
59 Total Sales
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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
73 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73431111
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003566
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