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125-127 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$21,000,000
Est. $114,435/month
14
Baths
16,500
Sq Ft
$1,273
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1880
Year Built
62
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 11, 2024 • MLS# 73210757 Copied!

About this home

TWO BROWNSTONES, 16,500+SF OF POSSIBILITIES. ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.Rare offering of 2 contiguous brownstones in prestige location 3 blocks from the Boston Public Garden. Original Gilded Age detailing, including soaring ceilings, ornately carved fireplace mantels, grand central staircase, rear & front bay windows facing direct south overlooking magnolias and Commonwealth Ave Mall. 5 Stories, 16,500+ SF, 50 feet of sunny side Comm Ave frontage, and 8-10 parking spaces. Potential for a showstopper private home or development opportunity for single-level luxury condos. Currently licensed as a college dormitory with 28 rooms and 76 person capacity, this is a blue chip investment property. Premier Clarendon/Dartmouth location is truly the heart of Back Bay. Close to restaurants, Newbury St shopping & Charles River, adding to the cache of this unique,double width property. This is a once in a life time opportunity.

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Property Overview

Property Type
5+ Family - Rooming House
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Full Bathrooms
14
Living Area
16,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
28
Stories
5
Levels
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $32,500,000
Final Sale Price: $21,000,000
Difference: $11,500,000 (-35.4%)
Performance Metrics
64.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
62
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,970
Sale $/sq ft: $1,273
This property sold for $1,273 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 35.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 62 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5+ Family - Rooming House
Year Built 1880
Living Area 16,500 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Full Baths 14
Total Rooms 28

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $96,569
Assessed Value $8,773,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Block
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

125-127 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

23.6%
Price Range
55
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 8, 2024
$21,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 55
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Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2024
$27,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Gleason Office: Fairfield Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 11, 2024 New Listing Added $27,500,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
62 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,273

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $96,569 $8,773,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$96,569
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$8,773,800

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID NB114816
Office MLS ID NB4445
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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