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285 Commonwealth Ave

Back Bay, Boston, MA 02115
$10,500,000
7 Beds
6/3 Baths
12,004 Living Area
  • Property Description
    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!
  • Highlights
    • Area: Back Bay
    • Levels: 5
    • Property Class: Residential Income
    • Stories: 5
    • Year Built: 1881
    • Has View: Yes
    • Parking Spots: 3
    • Property Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    • Total Rooms: 19
    • Status: Closed
  • Additional Details
    • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
    • Exterior Features: Other
    • Foundation: Granite
    • SqFt Source: Measured
    • View: City View(s)
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Exclusions: All Bronze Light Fixtures. Contents Of Any Safe(S) Found On The Property.
    • Fireplaces: 9
    • Lot Features: Other
    • Total Number of Units: 2
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Zoning: Cm
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
    • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Utilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water Source: Public
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $13,782,100
    • Taxes: $156,514
    • Tax Year: 2025

Location

285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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