Beds5
Baths11
Sq.Ft.7,950
Year1864
Walker Residential Property
(617) 581-5299
Status:
Active
Property Type:Attached
MLS #:73035727
Sq. Feet:7,950
On Site:189 Days
Lot Size:0.05 Acres
County:Suffolk
Generational opportunity on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay. Built in 1864 as a grand residence, this 8,000+/- sq/ft brownstone presents a rare opportunity to create a custom home in one of the most sought-after locations in Boston. Available for the first time in 50 years, this six-story property with elevator overlooks the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and is steps to Public Garden & Newbury Street. 18 Commonwealth is a design / build opportunity for 5+ bedrooms / 6+ bathroom single family home with potential to add a roof terrace & garage parking. Original details include grand staircase illuminated by sky-light, intricate mill work & moldings, 10-12 foot ceilings, ornate fireplaces & hardwood floors. 4 outdoor parking spaces. Endless possibilities for renovation & restoration of this historic residence on the first block on Commonwealth Avenue.
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Price Change History
Date | Old Price | New Price | Percent Change |
11/4/2022 | $9,250,000 | $8,900,000 | -3.8% |
1/11/2023 | $8,900,000 | $8,500,000 | -4.5% |
Community Information
Address:18 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Area:Back Bay
County:Suffolk
City:Boston
Zip Code:02116
Architecture
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
11
Year Built:1864
Style:Other (See Remarks)
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Building Area: 7950
Roof: Rubber
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Total: 4
Features / Amenities
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Yes/No: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window: Insulated Windows
Cooling Yes/No: Yes
Heating: Hot Water
Total Rooms:12
Property Features
Lot Size:
0.05 Acres
Lot Features: Level
View: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Road Frontage: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface: Paved
Zoning:BOS
Directions:First block of Commonwealth Ave
Tax and Financial Info
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $30,351.13
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.0%%
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2.0%
Disclosures: Images of interior and exterior are renderings.
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Listing provided courtesy of Dave Costello & Scott Accorsini Tea, Advisors Living - Back Bay.
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