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18 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$7,850,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$8,500,000
Final Sale Price:
$7,850,000
Difference:
$650,000 (-7.6%)
Performance Metrics
92.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
46
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,069
Sale $/sq ft:
$987
This property sold for $987 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.6% below the original asking price.
The property spent 46 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$987/sq ft
Area Median
$1,341/sq ft
Difference
26.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Introducing 18 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue Mall adjacent to Newbury Street with the Public Garden and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. A truly rare find; this home retains several original architectural details and is awaiting a custom renovation to transform it into the masterpiece it once was. Exceptional features include elevator access to every floor, soaring ceiling heights, a grand staircase with skylight, intricate millwork, and ornate fireplaces. There is also the potential to add a roof terrace and garage parking. The building is currently configured as 11 studio apartments with 4 outdoor parking spaces included. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in one of Boston’s most desirable locations.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
65.1%
Price Range
48
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73600506
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 10, 2026
$22,500,000
MLS #73600506 - Active
Sold
Sep 10, 2024
$7,850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 48
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2024
$8,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Tracy Campion
Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $22,500,000 | - | - | MLS #73600506 - Active |
| 09/10/2024 | ✓ Sold | $7,850,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/26/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $8,500,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,816 | $2,709,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$29,816
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$2,709,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1864
Living Area
7,950 sq ft
Lot Size
0.05 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
3
Total Rooms
12
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Other
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
9
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$29,816
Assessed Value
$2,709,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Need A Minimum Of 24 Hours Notice To Show.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Photos shown are renderings
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
48 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1864
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
7,950 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1864
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Other
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Hot Water
Cooling:
Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
9
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.8 mi
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.8 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
18 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Tracy Campion
Listing Office
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Office Phone
617-236-0711
Agent MLS ID
BB904054
Office MLS ID
BB5984
Listing Data Updated
Sep 12, 2024 3:37 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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