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  • $16,071,900

    173 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    8beds
    10,882sqft
    5-9 Family
    Built in 1879
    -- sqft lot
    $16,071,900 Zestimate®
    $1,477/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $16,071,900

    $13.18M - $19.93M

    Not available

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    What's special

    Roof deckFrench wrought ironLegendary architectsGorgeous marbleHead houseBeautiful lock sets

    The iconic purple pane neo-georgian style brownstone is for sale for the first time in 53 years. Originally designed and built in 1879 by the legendary architects, Peabody and Stearns, as a single family home for Roger Wolcott (former Governor of Massachusetts) and redesigned by Boston-born architect J. Harleston Parker in 1917, this distinctive and spectacular home is adorned with many original Gilded Age details: gorgeous marble and hardwood/parquet floors, ornate wood moldings and walls, Italian crafted marble fireplaces, elaborately carved entry doors, a French wrought iron and ormolu balustrade, restored original single pane windows and beautiful lock sets. It was converted into an apartment building in 1944 and is currently comprised of 11,943 SF (gross building) on 6 floors, 8 apartments [1 studio, 6 one beds and 1 two bed], a head house, a roof deck with commanding panoramic views of Boston & Cambridge and 3 single parking spaces. More information & photos on request.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    The Roach & Sherman Team 508-769-8838,

    Compass 617-206-3333

    Bought with:

    Tracy Campion

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73088932

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 12
    • Full bathrooms: 9
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer, Dryer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 12
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 10,882
    • Total interior livable area: 10,882 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 3,237 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 3351417
    • Zoning: 0111

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 5-9 Family
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1879

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,477/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,380,800
    • Annual tax amount: $36,662
    • Date on market: 1/25/2026
    • Exclusions: Sellers Personal Belongings Throughout Building, Various Light Fixtures, Planters Out Front & Roof
    • Total actual rent: 0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/6/2023Sold$14,500,000-9.4%$1,332/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73088932 Report a problem
    3/18/2023Listed for sale$16,000,000$1,470/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73088932 Report a problem
    5/7/2018Listing removed$3,500
    Source: Comm Ave Associates Report a problem
    4/30/2018Listed for rent$3,500
    Source: Comm Ave Associates Report a problem
    3/22/2018Listing removed$3,500
    Source: Comm Ave Associates Report a problem
    3/11/2018Listed for rent$3,500+34.6%
    Source: Comm Ave Associates Report a problem
    12/22/2016Listing removed$2,600-1.9%
    Source: Live Team Report a problem
    10/16/2014Listing removed$2,650
    Source: Century 21 Cityside Report a problem
    10/15/2014Listed for rent$2,650
    Source: Century 21 Cityside Report a problem

    Public tax history

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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