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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusSold
  • Bathroom7
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Lot Features Other
  • Parcel Number 3358357

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,709,300
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Taxes$29,815

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Parking Features Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 5.5
  • Full Bath4
  • Half Baths3

Basic Information

  • List Price$8,500,000
  • MLS Number73216421
  • Modification Date09/12/2024
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate04/29/2024
  • Sale Date09/10/2024
  • Sale Price$7,850,000

Location

  • NeighborhoodBack Bay
  • SubdivisionBack Bay
  • Address18 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number18
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02116

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 9
  • FoundationOther
  • Property StyleOther (See Remarks)
  • Rooms12
  • Year Built1864
  • Year Built Details Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.05

Utilities

  • Cooling Other
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet7,950
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 7,950
  • Lot Size Square Feet 2,365
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails

Legal

  • Zoning112

Other

  • Buyer Agency Compensation2.5
  • Date Listed03/26/2024
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count45

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Listed by Tracy Campion of Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Listing Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

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