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.
For sale
Price cut: $355K (7/29)
$9,995,000
249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
--beds
0baths
9,140sqft
5-9 Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,094/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Architectural characterClassic back bay brownstone
- 150 days |
- 597 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Carucci,
Serhant 617-250-0559
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73489290
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: $1,094/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
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$3,457/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $9,995,000-3.4%$1,094/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,000+33.3% |
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| 6/28/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $10,350,000-3.7%$1,132/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $3,000-9.1% |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $3,300+32% |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $2,500-16.7% |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $10,750,000$1,176/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000+3.4% |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listing removed | $2,900 |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,900 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Boston Arts AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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