Sold for $13,500,000 on 06/17/25
$13,500,000
181 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
--beds
12,171sqft
5+ Family - Rooming House
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$14,039,300 Zestimate®
$1,109/sqft
$5,035 Estimated rent
Home value
$14,039,300
$10.81M - $17.97M
$5,035/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
FIVE FLOORS OF FABULOUS POTENTIAL IN PRESTIGE COMMONWEALTH AVE BOSTON LOCATION. One-of-a-kind opportunity to bring back the glory of this extra-wide, 12,500+ SF sunny-side Commonwealth Ave sleeping beauty. Overlooking the magnolias and the Comm Ave Mall. It's a dream come true for the discriminating owner or developer. Imagine a unique private family home or take advantage of six levels to create gorgeous, spacious condominiums topped by a duplex penthouse extraordinaire with roof deck and views all the way to Kenmore Square. Built in 1878 and home to various Boston Brahmins for many years before becoming student housing, the building has not been available for sale for more than 55 years. It is now offered as one of the last brownstones on Commonwealth Ave that still offers single family potential. With ample parking, a prestige Back Bay location, and carte blanche to create your own masterpiece, this is a rare and remarkable offering.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 17, 2025 at 10:38am
Listed by:
Paul Gleason 617-262-1470,
Fairfield Realty 617-262-1470,
Paul Gleason 617-262-1470
Bought with:
Jeffrey N. Shuman
Luxury Residential Group, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73210349
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 12
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,171
- Total interior livable area: 12,171 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 12,171
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s)
- Frontage length: 24.00
Lot
- Size: 3,237 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 05 02950 000,3351436
- Zoning: Dormitory
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Family - Rooming House
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2025 | Sold | $13,500,000-9.4%$1,109/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210349 | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Contingent | $14,900,000$1,224/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210349 | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $14,900,000-6.3%$1,224/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210349 | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Price change | $15,900,000-6.5%$1,306/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210349 | ||
| 6/26/2024 | Price change | $17,000,000-12.8%$1,397/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210349 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,895 +9.3% | $4,567,800 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $48,401 +4.6% | $4,440,500 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $46,253 +6.2% | $4,306,600 +7.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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