Architectural Digest quality 5,930 SF home on the full parlor and 2nd floor, overlooking the Mall on the sunny side of Commonwealth. This home features the Cochrane Mansion's original grand entertainment rooms. Raised Parlor Floor: The Great Hall serves as an elegant entrance foyer at one end and family room with piano space at the far end. The family room, drawing room, bay-windowed living room and dining room are off the Hall, providing a natural flow. Full updated kitchen. Powder room. Step out onto the new 900+SF private deck. A grand elliptical staircase leads up to the 2nd floor: Masterful entertaining salon with a full kitchen. Powder room. Bay-windowed library. Master bedroom with a marble bath en-suite and large walk-in closet. Two-three family bedrooms. Adjacent full bath. Additional features include pocket doors, soaring ceilings, stunning wood and plaster detail, keyed elevator, W/D and C/A. Two full garage spaces. Professionally managed association.
Sold for $13,800,000
$13,800,000
257 Commonwealth Ave APT 3, Boston, MA 02116
4beds
5,930sqft
Condo
Built in 1886
-- sqft lot
$12,866,800 Zestimate®
$2,327/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$12,866,800
$11.07M - $14.93M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,930 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P03398S006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,279 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,327/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,446,400
- Annual tax amount: $144,129
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $13,800,000+84%$2,327/sqft |
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| 3/21/2022 | Sold | $7,500,000-5.1%$1,265/sqft |
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| 12/11/2021 | Price change | $7,900,000-11.2%$1,332/sqft |
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| 10/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $8,900,000-15.2%$1,501/sqft |
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| 11/1/2019 | Listing removed | $10,500,000$1,771/sqft |
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| 5/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $10,500,000-6.7%$1,771/sqft |
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| 1/3/2018 | Listing removed | $11,250,000$1,897/sqft |
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| 4/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $11,250,000+107.4%$1,897/sqft |
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| 10/17/2008 | Sold | $5,425,000-8.1%$915/sqft |
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| 9/11/2008 | Listed for sale | $5,900,000+496%$995/sqft |
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| 3/29/1990 | Sold | $990,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,129 +6.2% | $12,446,400 |
| 2024 | $135,666 +29.3% | $12,446,400 +27.4% |
| 2023 | $104,904 +3% | $9,767,600 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $101,840 +2% | $9,360,300 |
| 2021 | $99,874 +7.3% | $9,360,300 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $93,058 +2.2% | $8,812,300 +2% |
| 2019 | $91,061 +6.6% | $8,639,530 +6% |
| 2018 | $85,417 +324.1% | $8,150,500 +4% |
| 2017 | $20,142 -75% | $7,837,022 +7% |
| 2016 | $80,568 +9% | $7,324,320 +20% |
| 2015 | $73,915 +7.1% | $6,103,600 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $69,025 +0.5% | $5,486,900 +5% |
| 2013 | $68,664 +3.5% | $5,225,600 +2.7% |
| 2012 | $66,367 +2% | $5,089,500 |
| 2011 | $65,095 +7.7% | $5,089,500 |
| 2010 | $60,463 +1.9% | $5,089,500 -8.9% |
| 2009 | $59,360 -3.1% | $5,584,200 |
| 2008 | $61,259 -13.8% | $5,584,200 -13.6% |
| 2007 | $71,070 | $6,466,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- Suffolk County
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- 02116
- Back Bay
- 257 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 3
