125-127 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$21,000,000
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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.
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 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
Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2024
$27,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Gleason
Office: Fairfield Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2024 | ✓ Sold | $21,000,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/11/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $27,500,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
Investment Metrics
Units
28
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
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
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer To Do All Due Diligence. Broker Makes No Warranties Or Representations. 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
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Buyer to do all due dilligence.Broker makes no warranties or representations
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
55 days
Property Overview
Property Type
5+ Family - Rooming House
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Full Bathrooms
14
Living Area
16,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
28
Stories
5
Levels
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
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
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
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
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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Neighborhood
Back Bay
125-127 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul Gleason
Listing Office
Fairfield Realty
Office Phone
617-262-1470
Agent MLS ID
NB114816
Office MLS ID
NB4445
Listing Data Updated
Jul 9, 2024 9:38 AM EDT
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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