Steps to the Public Garden on the first block of sunny-side Commonwealth Avenue, this magnificent and rarely available property was once home to Oliver Ames and the French Consulate and now offers one of Back Bay’s most sought-after addresses. Residence One is architecturally stunning and the very definition of modern elegance offering 3-plus bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms and just under 4,000 square feet of living space. Outstanding features include grand formal entertaining rooms with beautiful original detailing, soaring ceiling heights, oversized windows, gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxurious primary suite, bonus den/media room and 2 private outdoor spaces. Superb location just steps to the Public Garden, Boston Common, Charles River Esplanade and the fine shops and restaurants of Newbury Street. Complete with 2 garage parking spaces.
For sale
$13,500,000
3 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Boston, MA 02116
3beds
3,950sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$12,319,100 Zestimate®
$3,418/sqft
$2,982/mo HOA
What's special
Beautiful original detailingGrand formal entertaining roomsLuxurious primary suiteOversized windowsSoaring ceiling heightsGourmet eat-in kitchen
- 164 days |
- 1,454 |
- 45 |
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Listed by:
Tracy Campion,
Campion & Company Back Bay
Source: LINK,MLS#: 242078
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: F
Heating
- Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,950
- Total interior livable area: 3,950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Deeded Garage(2)
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P02825S002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
HOA
- HOA fee: $2,982 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,418/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,814,000
- Annual tax amount: $100,016
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Listing agreement: E
Estimated market value
$12,319,100
$11.70M - $12.94M
$8,429/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $13,500,000-6.8%$3,418/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73469362 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $14,490,000-3.4%$3,668/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73469362 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listing removed | $15,000,000$3,797/sqft |
Source: LINK #237875 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $15,000,000+42.9%$3,797/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73353524 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2019 | Sold | $10,500,000-4.5%$2,658/sqft |
Source: LINK #205980 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $10,995,000+69.2%$2,784/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #12345678 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2013 | Sold | $6,500,000+37.6%$1,646/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/1999 | Sold | $4,725,000+808.7%$1,196/sqft |
Source: LINK #42805 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/1999 | Sold | $520,000-76.7%$132/sqft |
Source: LINK #26940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/1997 | Sold | $2,230,000$565/sqft |
Source: LINK #24881 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,016 +9.7% | $8,637,000 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $91,177 -11.2% | $8,364,900 -12.5% |
| 2023 | $102,673 +0.7% | $9,559,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $101,972 +2% | $9,372,400 |
| 2021 | $100,004 +16.7% | $9,372,400 +15.5% |
| 2020 | $85,701 +2.2% | $8,115,600 +2% |
| 2019 | $83,834 +6.6% | $7,953,900 +6% |
| 2018 | $78,624 +324.2% | $7,502,300 +4% |
| 2017 | $18,537 -75% | $7,212,400 +7% |
| 2016 | $74,147 +24% | $6,740,600 +36.5% |
| 2015 | $59,780 +18.8% | $4,936,400 +23.5% |
| 2014 | $50,299 +0.9% | $3,998,300 +5.3% |
| 2013 | $49,875 -0.8% | $3,795,700 -1.6% |
| 2012 | $50,282 +2% | $3,856,000 |
| 2011 | $49,318 +9.2% | $3,856,000 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $45,154 -9.1% | $3,800,800 -18.7% |
| 2009 | $49,682 -3.1% | $4,673,800 +0% |
| 2008 | $51,247 +5% | $4,671,600 +5.2% |
| 2007 | $48,815 | $4,441,800 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 3 Commonwealth Ave Apartment 1
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