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.
Sold for $13,000,000 on 11/10/22
$13,000,000
251 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
12beds
11,793sqft
4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$12,102,000 Zestimate®
$1,102/sqft
$3,943 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2022 at 05:01am
Listed by:
Rene Rodriguez,
Cabot & Company,
Jack Lavanchy
Bought with:
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73032302
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 12
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 16
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,793
- Total interior livable area: 11,793 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 3,486 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03395 S:000,3350032
- Zoning: R4
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Private School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 2
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
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Estimated market value
$12,102,000