18 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

$8,500,000
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
7,950 Sq. Ft.
$1,069 / Sq. Ft.
7,950
Sq. Ft.
$1,069
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing 18 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue Mall adjacent to Newbury Street with the Public Garden and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. A truly rare find; this home retains several original architectural details and is awaiting a custom renovation to transform it into the masterpiece it once was. Exceptional features include elevator access to every floor, soaring ceiling heights, a grand staircase with skylight, intricate...Introducing 18 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue Mall adjacent to Newbury Street with the Public Garden and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. A truly rare find; this home retains several original architectural details and is awaiting a custom renovation to transform it into the masterpiece it once was. Exceptional features include elevator access to every floor, soaring ceiling heights, a grand staircase with skylight, intricate millwork, and ornate fireplaces. There is also the potential to add a roof terrace and garage parking. The building is currently configured as 11 studio apartments with 4 outdoor parking spaces included. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in one of Boston’s most desirable locations.
  1. Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details for 18 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/29/2024 11:05 AM

Property Details for 18 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #73216421
Days on Market34
Taxes$29,816 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1864
CountySuffolk County

Location

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Building Information for 18 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1864Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,365 SF

Payment Calculator

$48,873 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$46,388

Property Taxes

$2,485

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 18 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 7950.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Need a minimum of 24 hours notice to show.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3358357
  • Assessments: $2,709,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: 0112
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 18 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 18 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,382,500Additions$1,416,500Total$2,799,000
Tax Record2023$30,061 ($2,505 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,960 SqFtStories5Lot Size2,365 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1920Year Renovated1980ZoningACountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01219 S:000

Schools near 18 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

William Mckinley
Public1 to 12

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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