Steps to the Public Garden on the first block of sunny-side Commonwealth Avenue, this magnificent and rarely available property was once home to Oliver Ames and the French Consulate and now offers one of Back Bay's most sought-after addresses. Residence One is architecturally stunning and the very definition of modern elegance offering 3-plus bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms and just under 4,000 square feet of living space. Outstanding features include grand formal entertaining rooms with beautiful original detailing, soaring ceiling heights, oversized windows, gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxurious primary suite, bonus den/media room and 2 private outdoor spaces. Superb location just steps to the Public Garden, Boston Common, Charles River Esplanade and the fine shops and restaurants of Newbury Street. Complete with 2 garage parking spaces.

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Bedrooms3
Mls StatusActive
Bathroom5
Parcel Number 4759336
Unit Number1

Tax Information

Tax Assessed Value $8,814,400
Tax Year 2026
Taxes$110,336

Parking

Parking Spaces2
Covered Spaces 2
Garage YN Yes

Rooms

Bathrooms Total Decimal 4.5
Full Bath4
Half Baths1

Basic Information

List Price$13,500,000
MLS Number73469362
Modification Date03/06/2026
Property SubTypeCondominium

Location

NeighborhoodBack Bay
SubdivisionBack Bay
Address3 Commonwealth Avenue
Building Number3
CountySuffolk
StateMA
StreetCommonwealth Avenue
TownBoston
Zip02116

Building

BasementN
Building Area Units Square Feet
Entry Level 1
FireplaceYes
Fireplaces Total 4
Garage Spaces2
Patio And Porch Features Deck
Rooms7
Stories2
Year Built1861
Year Built Details Approximate
Year Built Source Public Records

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck

Utilities

Cooling Central Air
Cooling YN Yes
Heat SystemYes
Heating Forced Air
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Source Public

Property Information

Square Feet3,950
Building Area Source Public Records
Living Area 3,950
Lot Size Units Acres
Structure Type Brownstone

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Amenities
- Highway Access
- Park
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- T-Station
- University
- Walk/Jog Trails
Association Amenities Hot Water
Other AmenitiesFireplace, Garden

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Zoning102

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Association Fee $2,982
Association Fee Frequency Monthly
Association Fee Includes
- Insurance
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Structure
- Sewer
- Snow Removal
- Trash
- Water
Date Listed01/16/2026
Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
View Count8

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