173 Commonwealth Ave

10,882 Sq. Ft.
$1,332 / Sq. Ft.
10,882
Sq. Ft.
$1,332
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The iconic purple pane neo-georgian style brownstone is for sale for the first time in 53 years. Originally designed and built in 1879 by the legendary architects, Peabody and Stearns, as a single family home for Roger Wolcott (former Governor of Massachusetts) and redesigned by Boston-born architect J. Harleston Parker in 1917, this distinctive and spectacular home is adorned with many original Gilded Age details: gorgeous marble and hardwood/parquet floors, ornate wood moldings and walls, Italian...The iconic purple pane neo-georgian style brownstone is for sale for the first time in 53 years. Originally designed and built in 1879 by the legendary architects, Peabody and Stearns, as a single family home for Roger Wolcott (former Governor of Massachusetts) and redesigned by Boston-born architect J. Harleston Parker in 1917, this distinctive and spectacular home is adorned with many original Gilded Age details: gorgeous marble and hardwood/parquet floors, ornate wood moldings and walls, Italian crafted marble fireplaces, elaborately carved entry doors, a French wrought iron and ormolu balustrade, restored original single pane windows and beautiful lock sets. It was converted into an apartment building in 1944 and is currently comprised of 11,943 SF (gross building) on 6 floors, 8 apartments [1 studio, 6 one beds and 1 two bed], a head house, a roof deck with commanding panoramic views of Boston & Cambridge and 3 single parking spaces. More information & photos on request.

Property Details for 173 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 07/06/2023 10:21 PM

Property Details for 173 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73088932
Days on Market2
Taxes$36,662 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 5-9 Family
Year Built1879
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

Sold By Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, Tracy Campion

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Building Information for 173 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories11Year Built1879Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,237 SF

Payment Calculator

$73,726 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$70,670

Property Taxes

$3,055

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 173 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 10882.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 8
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 12.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 9
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 10.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 12
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 12
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Building financials available upon request. The listed SF is from measured floor plan which differs from public record. Seller and their broker makes no warranty or representations buyer to do due diligence
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3351417
  • Assessments: $3,380,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: 0111
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
  • Total Living Levels: 11
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Owner
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 3
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 1
Unit 4 Description
  • Floor U4: 4
  • Lease U4: Y
  • Levels U4: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 173 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73088932

$14,500,000—
Mar 19, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73088932

—
Mar 19, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73088932

—
Mar 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73088932

$16,000,000—
Mar 12, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326754260

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73088932

$14,500,000
03/19/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73088932

—
03/19/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73088932

—
03/17/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73088932

$16,000,000
03/12/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326754260

$1

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Public Records for 173 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,154,500Additions$2,037,600Total$3,192,100
Tax Record2025$36,965 ($3,080 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt9,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,294 SqFtStories5Lot Size3,237 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1910Year Renovated2020ZoningACountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:02946 S:000

Schools near 173 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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