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Listed Mar 11, 2024 •
MLS# 73210757
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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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This property sold for 35.4% below the original asking price.
The property spent 62 days on market before selling.
Facts & Features
Home Facts
TypeResidential Income
Style5+ Family - Rooming House
Year Built1880
Living Area16,500 sq ft
Lot Size0.07 acres
Full Baths14
Total Rooms28
Interior
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
FlooringWood, Tile, Carpet
AppliancesNone
FireplaceNone
Fireplaces2
BasementFull
LaundryNone
FeaturesNone
Exterior
ConstructionStone
ArchitectureNone
RoofRubber
FeaturesNone
PoolNone
SpaNone
FencingNone
Patio/PorchNone
Parking
FeaturesOff Street, Deeded
Utilities
Electric220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
GasNone
OtherNone
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
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School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓Where Graduates GoClass of 2021
52%attend college
38%4-Year14%2-Year7%Out of State7%Working
⚠School Safety2024-25
3.7%Above Average
3.2%Suspensions0.3%In-School0.5%Emergency
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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
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#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
0.9 mi
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#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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.5 mi
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#326 of 352 |
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
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
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#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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Market Insights
23.6%
Price Range
55
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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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 GleasonOffice: Fairfield Realty
Date
Event
Price
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07/08/2024
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Sold
$21,000,000
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Property sold
03/11/2024
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$27,500,000
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Original listing
Price & Status History
Date
Event
Price
Change
Mar 11, 2024
New Listing Added
$27,500,000
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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
Listing AgentPaul Gleason
Listing OfficeFairfield Realty
Agent MLS IDNB114816
Office MLS IDNB4445
Listing Data UpdatedJul 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.