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  • $19,459,300

    223 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    8beds
    0baths
    12,222sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $19,459,300 Zestimate®
    $1,592/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $19,459,300

    $15.76M - $23.55M

    Not available

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    What's special

    Rare Opportunity to own a sunny-side 6 level brownstone in prestigous location on Commonwealth Ave. Available for sale to the public for the first time in over 100 years this magnificent townhouse measures 12,000+ GSF & boasts an impressive history.Extra wide with 4 windows across and classic 3 window front bow. Spectacular views of America's grandest avenue. Original architectural detail inc. classic entrance, dramatic central staircase, elaborate carved woodwork &14 fireplaces. Configured as 4 apartments. Legal occupancy is 5 units. Elegant and generously proportioned entertaining areas inc. first floor fireplaced reception area, living room facing south & handsome paneled dining room/library. Second Floor Informal Living Room with panoramic views of Commonwealth Mall. Opulent "Eisenhower" Master Suite. Roof to foyer skylight, small elevator & 3 direct access parking spaces.Customize a trophy single family home, create luxury condo units or keep as prime investment property.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 0
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 12,222 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3,049 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03381S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,592/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $13,797,900
    • Annual tax amount: $159,780

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/27/2023Sold$22,500,000+125%$1,841/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    1/15/2020Sold$10,000,000-22.5%$818/sqft
    Source: LINK #212789 Report a problem
    10/1/2019Listing removed$12,900,000$1,055/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #72503757 Report a problem
    5/20/2019Listed for sale$12,900,000$1,055/sqft
    Source: Cabot & Company #72503757 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$159,780 +31.3%$13,797,900 +23.6%
    2024$121,647 $11,160,300 +325.9%
    2023-- $2,620,600 -6.2%
    2022-- $2,793,700 -0.6%
    2021-- $2,811,500 +2.2%
    2020-- $2,750,100 +3.9%
    2019-- $2,646,000 +4.7%
    2018$8,893 $2,526,500 +3.7%
    2017$8,893 $2,437,000 +11.1%
    2016-- $2,193,500 +14.3%
    2015-- $1,918,500 +48.3%
    2011-- $1,294,000 -4.9%
    2010-- $1,361,000 -7.7%
    2009-- $1,474,500 +3.5%
    2008-- $1,424,500 +9.6%
    2007-- $1,299,500 +10.4%
    2006-- $1,177,500 +4.3%
    2005-- $1,129,000 -0.3%
    2004-- $1,132,500 -3%
    2003$13,187 $1,168,000 -2.5%
    2002-- $1,197,500
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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