285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115 • Back Bay
$13,000,000
Est. $69,191/month
7
Beds
7.5
Baths
12,004
Sq Ft
$1,083
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1881
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
9
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Sep 25, 2025 • MLS# 73431111

About this home

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! Buyer to perform all due diligence before 10/6 offer deadline.

Open House Schedule

27
Sep
Saturday, September 27
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1881
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
12,004 sq ft
Total Rooms
19
Stories
5
Levels
5

Interior Features

Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
9
Basement Details
Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Exterior & Structure

Foundation
Granite
Exterior Features
Other
Has Spa
No
View
City View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.07 acres
Lot Size
3,237 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0700
Lot Features
Other

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

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
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$156,514
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$13,782,100
Parcel Number
W:05 P:03566 S:000,3350173
Zoning
CM

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Exclusions
All Bronze Light Fixtures. Contents Of Any Safe(S) Found On The Property.

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $13,043
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Sep 18, 2025
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2025
$13,000,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Harper Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 16, 2025 New Listing Added $13,000,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,083

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $156,514 $13,782,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$156,514
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$13,782,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Harper
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID CN202794
Office MLS ID AN6192

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