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251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116251 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02116
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  • 12Bedrooms
  • 12Bathrooms
  • 11,793Square Feet
A storied Back Bay location, 251 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1880.The home has only had a handful of owners, and much of the original interior architecture and design remain intact. At 28 feet wide, the building has a commanding presence along Commonwealth Ave. Grand formal rooms are adorned with quartersawn oak paneling, carved fireplaces (16 total), and period lighting fixtures forged in bronze, crystal and brass. There are embossed ceilings, built-ins crafted from cherry, and a museum quality central staircase connecting the floors. The building measures 11,793 gross square feet*. Currently configured as four separate apartments, there is a brick and granite parking court for six vehicles in the rear. The parlor, second, and third floors are used as the current owner’s palatial private quarters. The other three apartments are single floor residences, and the penthouse includes a walk-out deck overlooking the city. Located on the sunny side w/ exceptional light.
Listed by Rene Rodriguez of Cabot & Company

Listing Sold by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

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Basic Information

  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Gross Income $24
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level
  • Mls StatusSold
  • Parcel Number W:05 P:03395 S:000,3350032

Location

  • Address251 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number251
  • CountySuffolk
  • NeighborhoodBack Bay
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • SubdivisionBack Bay
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02116

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Balcony/Deck

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Owner
  • Living Area 11,793
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,486
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet11,793
  • View YN Yes

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $3,551,900
  • Tax Year 2022
  • Taxes$38,645

Rooms

  • Bathroom12
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 10.5
  • Bedrooms12
  • Full Bath9
  • Half Baths3

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total 16
  • FoundationOther
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck
  • Rooms33
  • Stories10
  • Units4
  • Window Features Skylight(s)
  • Year Built1880
  • Year Built Details Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, Driveway
  • Parking Spaces6

Basic Information

  • GO-List Price$12,500,000
  • MLS Number73032302
  • Modification Date11/10/2022
  • Property SubType4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
  • Purchase Contract Date09/27/2022
  • Sale Date11/10/2022
  • Sale Price$13,000,000

Property

  • Acreage0.08

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood, Hardwood Floors

Utilities

  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Other AmenitiesFireplace

Other

  • Buyer Agency Compensation2
  • Date Listed09/06/2022
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • Other Equipment Intercom

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