181 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116 – 0 bed 13 bath For Sale – 73210349
Overview
- Updated On:
- April 18, 2025
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- 73210349
- 0 Bedrooms
- 12.5 Bathrooms
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 3 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1880
Description
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.
This property is listed by Paul Gleason from Fairfield Realty
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 14,900,000 |
| Living Area | 12,171.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 0 |
| Total Rooms | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73210349 |
| Days on Market | 317 |
| Bathrooms | 12.5 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 0 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 12 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Cooling | |
| Heating | |
| Uncovered Parking | 3 |
| Garage Parking | 0 |
| Water View | |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Full |
| Patio And Porch Features | |
| Parking Features | Off Street |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Wood |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | 17 |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Year Built | 1880 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | Full |
| Roof | Rubber |
Additional Details
| Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Buyer to do all due dilligence.Broker makes no warranties or representations |
| Last Updated | 2025-04-17T23:28:00.000Z |
| Building Area Source | Other |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 05 02950 000,3351436 |
| Original List Price | 19500000 |
| Listing Office | fairfield realty |
| Tax Annual Amount | 48401 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 4440000 |
| Tax Book Number | 8243 |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Year Built Details | Approximate |
| Year Built Source | Owner |
| Zoning | Dormitory |
| Listing Agent | paul gleason |
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181 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116 – 0 bed 13 bath For Sale – 73210349
$ 14,900,000
Status: Pending
181 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116, Boston, Back Bay, Suffolk 02116
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73210349
Type: 5+ Family - Rooming House /
Action: Residential Income
Year Built: 1880 (Approximate, Source: Owner, Effective: )
Living Area: 12,171.00 ft2 (Total: 12171 Square Feet, Source: Other)
Lot Size: 0.07 ft2 (Area: 0.07 Acres, SqFt: 3237)
Total Rooms: 17
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 0 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 12.5 (Full: 12, Half: 1, Decimal: 12.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Full
Fireplaces: 6 ()
Flooring: Wood
Laundry:
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Construction & Design
Style:
Materials: Stone
Foundation: Block (Area: )
Roof: Rubber
Stories: 6 (6)
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Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer (BWS)
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Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Pool:
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View: City View(s) (, Waterview Y/N: )
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Road Frontage: Public (24.00)
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Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping
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Zoning: Dormitory ()
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Property Description
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.
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units: 17
Units Owner Occupied:
Unit 1: Beds: 1, Full Baths: 1, Half Baths: 0, Levels: 1, Rent: 0, Lease: N
Unit 2: Beds: 1, Full Baths: 1, Half Baths: 0, Levels: 1, Rent: 0, Lease: N
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Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 48401 (Year: 2024)
Tax Assessed Value: 4440000
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 8243 /
Parcel Number: 05 02950 000,3351436
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Paul Gleason (MLS ID: NB114816) / Team: NB114816
Listing Office: Fairfield Realty (MLS ID: NB4445)
Agent (Property):
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Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2024-03-08
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 19500000
Price Per SqFt (List): 1224.22
Market Time (Property): 317 (Broker: 317, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Under Agreement
Possession:
Directions: Call
Disclosures: Buyer to do all due dilligence.Broker makes no warranties or representations, N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
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Contingency: Pending P&S
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Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: Buyer to do all due diligence. Broker makes no warrenties or representations. (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 542)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date:
Close Price:
Price Per SqFt (Sold):
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-06-07T04:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-01-15
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System Information
Property ID: 1554423
Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-17T23:28:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-17T23:28:41.743Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2024-03-08T18:57:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-01-23T19:30:00.000Z
Off Market Date: 2025-01-23
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