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Sold for $10,500,000
    • $10,500,000

    285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

    7beds
    12,004sqft
    2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1881
    -- sqft lot
    $10,490,600 Zestimate®
    $875/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $10,490,600

    $9.55M - $11.43M

    Not available

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    What's special

    Spectacular and wide Sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue building originally designed by Winslow & Bigelow. This prominent turn of the century white stone and granite building is comprised of 2 units: a lower 4 level unit with a private entrance has 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and a penthouse duplex with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. This grand mansion offers a marble clad formal entrance that leads in to an ultra wide and ultra deep parlor level. Gracious entertaining spaces, this banquet size parlor offers 3 marble mantle fireplaces, tall ceilings, oversized windows, many original moldings, Bridal staircase finished with marble, 2nd level wood paneled study and grand scale throughout. A full staircase and a large head house in place for potential front & rear decks. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificent single family residence with 3 Full Direct Access Parking Spaces!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michael Harper 617-480-3938,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430,

    Lili Banani 617-407-0402

    Bought with:

    Meredith Kiep

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73431111

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 9
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 9
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 12,004
    • Total interior livable area: 12,004 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 12,004

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 3,237 Square Feet
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:05 P:03566 S:000,4759545
    • Zoning: CM

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Materials
    • Foundation: Granite
    Condition
    • Year built: 1881

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $875/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $13,782,100
    • Annual tax amount: $156,514
    • Date on market: 1/4/2026
    • Exclusions: All Bronze Light Fixtures. Contents Of Any Safe(S) Found On The Property.
    • Total actual rent: 0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/18/2026Listing removed$100,000$8/sqft
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    12/9/2025Listed for rent$100,000+5305.4%$8/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/28/2025Sold$10,500,000-19.2%$875/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73431111 Report a problem
    10/23/2025Contingent$13,000,000$1,083/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73431102 Report a problem
    9/16/2025Listed for sale$13,000,000$1,083/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73431102 Report a problem
    1/4/2017Listing removed$1,850-49.3%
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    4/23/2016Listing removed$3,650+52.1%
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    1/21/2015Listing removed$2,400
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    1/21/2015Listed for rent$2,400-30.4%
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    11/4/2014Listing removed$3,450
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    10/7/2014Price change$3,450+43.8%
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    8/23/2014Listed for rent$2,400
    Source: Boston Z Realty Report a problem
    7/23/2014Listing removed$2,400
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    6/9/2014Listed for rent$2,400
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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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