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  • Price cut: $400K (5/26)
    $10,350,000

    249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    --beds
    0baths
    9,140sqft
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    5-9 Family
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,132/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Architectural characterClassic back bay brownstone
    249 Commonwealth Avenue represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic Back Bay brownstone overlooking the iconic Commonwealth Avenue Mall on the sunny side. Situated on one of Boston’s most prestigious residential boulevards. The property’s location between Fairfield Street and Gloucester Street places it at the center of Back Bay’s most desirable residential corridor—just steps from Newbury Street, the Charles River Esplanade, Copley Square, and the Prudential Center. the property benefits from extraordinary walkability to shops/dining/transportation and architectural character. This historic property offers investors or developers the opportunity to own a trophy asset within one of the most supply-constrained residential markets in the United States. With continued demand from professionals, students, and pied-à-terre buyers, the building provides both stable income potential and long-term capital appreciation.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michael Carucci,

    Serhant 617-250-0559

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73489290

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bathrooms: 0
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 9,140
      • Total interior livable area: 9,140 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 9,140

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Uncovered spaces: 6
      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City View(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 3,486 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: W:05 P:03394 S:000,3350031
      • Zoning: A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: 5-9 Family
      Materials
      • Foundation: Other
      Condition
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,132/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,717,600
      • Annual tax amount: $34,022
      • Date on market: 3/19/2026
      • Total actual rent: 30750

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $3,263/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/26/2026Price change$10,350,000-3.7%$1,132/sqft
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        5/20/2026Price change$3,000-9.1%
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        5/4/2026Price change$3,300+32%
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        4/13/2026Price change$2,500-16.7%
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        3/19/2026Listed for sale$10,750,000$1,176/sqft
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        3/13/2026Listed for rent$3,000+3.4%
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        3/4/2026Listing removed$2,900
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        2/27/2026Listed for rent$2,900
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Back Bay

          Getting around

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