ONE of a KIND. "THE CARRIAGE HOUSE" of 197 Commonwealth Avenue. FIRST TIME Available for Sale in 44 Years. Secluded urban oasis featuring a private entrance & garden. Lives like a single family triplex, currently 3 Levels + Loft. The original "Wheel" is a showstopper & is illuminated by two skylights. Premier Back Bay Location, At The Corner where Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street meet. At the Intersection of when your Dream Project & Opportunity unite. Summoning the Architect, Artist & Passionate Buyer. Unlock Limitless Creativity. Interior offered as a "Blank Canvas" to Customize a Dream Interior Design. NEW UPGRADES: Framing, Slate Roof, Windows, Mahogany Door, Exterior Brick Repointed, Interior & Exterior Stairs. This Jewel box is Ready for the Future Owner of a Rare Back Bay Diamond. After purchasing the land from the Commonwealth in 1881, Henry Haven built his home & The Carriage House. Fast forward to 2025, The KEY to your LEGACY Renovation Awaits.
For sale
$1,888,800
197 Commonwealth Ave APT 7, Boston, MA 02116
3beds
1,790sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1881
-- sqft lot
$1,811,100 Zestimate®
$1,055/sqft
$537/mo HOA
What's special
Secluded urban oasisPrivate entrance and garden
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 18, 2025 at 01:08am
Listed by:
Collin Bray,
Century 21 Cityside
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73374512
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,790
- Total interior livable area: 1,790 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,790
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Courtyard,Garden)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 3350840
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1881
- Major remodel year: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $537 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,055/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,190,400
- Annual tax amount: $13,785
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
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