Introducing 269 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the sunny side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall with Newbury Street and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. Available for the first time in over sixty years, this magnificent residence offers 8,500 square feet of living space across five floors with an exceptionally wide floor plate. The property retains several original architectural details that have not been compromised, making for a unique and historic townhome in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Outstanding features include cathedral ceiling heights, intricate millwork, elegant fireplaces, and beautiful, oversized windows with stained-glass panels. The building is currently configured as 8 apartments with 3 full outdoor parking spaces. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in the heart of Back Bay.
Sold for $10,280,000
$10,280,000
269 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
8beds
8,508sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1881
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$-- Zestimate®
$1,208/sqft
$5,546 Estimated rent
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Intricate millworkElegant fireplacesCathedral ceiling heightsExceptionally wide floor plate
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Listed by:
Tracy Campion,
Campion & Company Back Bay
Source: LINK,MLS#: 235727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 10
Kitchen
- Features: F
Heating
- Electric
Features
- BayWin, FP, HiCeils, Sunny, Vws
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,508
- Total interior livable area: 8,508 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 full outdoor parking spaces
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P03403S000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1881
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: E
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $10,280,000-13.6%$1,208/sqft |
Source: LINK #235727 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Pending sale | $11,900,000$1,399/sqft |
Source: LINK #235727 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Contingent | $11,900,000$1,399/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73290917 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $11,900,000$1,399/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73290917 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2016 | Listing removed | $2,200+29.4% |
Source: Charlesgate Realty Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Listing removed | $1,700 |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,700 |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,539 +5.7% | $2,637,200 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $28,886 -0.8% | $2,650,100 -2.3% |
| 2023 | $29,126 +3% | $2,711,900 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $28,273 +0.4% | $2,598,600 -1.5% |
| 2021 | $28,151 +2.6% | $2,638,300 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $27,438 +2.9% | $2,598,300 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $26,656 +4.8% | $2,529,000 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $25,445 +361.8% | $2,428,000 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $5,510 -77% | $2,366,000 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $24,002 +2.8% | $2,182,000 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $23,342 +8.6% | $1,927,500 +12.8% |
| 2014 | $21,493 -5.5% | $1,708,500 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $22,739 +4.1% | $1,730,500 +3.3% |
| 2012 | $21,849 +2% | $1,675,500 |
| 2011 | $21,430 +11.8% | $1,675,500 +3.9% |
| 2010 | $19,162 +11.8% | $1,613,000 |
| 2009 | $17,146 -3.1% | $1,613,000 |
| 2008 | $17,695 +3% | $1,613,000 +3.2% |
| 2007 | $17,183 +8.7% | $1,563,500 +10% |
| 2006 | $15,807 +7.1% | $1,421,500 +3.4% |
| 2005 | $14,754 +5.7% | $1,375,000 |
| 2004 | $13,956 -7.3% | $1,375,000 +3.1% |
| 2003 | $15,061 +2.5% | $1,334,000 |
| 2002 | $14,687 -0.3% | $1,334,000 +19.1% |
| 2000 | $14,735 | $1,120,500 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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