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249 Commonwealth Avenue represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic Back Bay brownstone overlooking the iconic Commonwealth Avenue Mall on the sunny side. Situated on one of Boston’s most prestigious residential boulevards. The property’s location between Fairfield Street and Gloucester Street places it at the center of Back Bay’s most desirable residential corridorjust steps from Newbury Street, the Charles River Esplanade, Copley Square, and the Prudential Center. the property benefits from extraordinary walkability to shops/dining/transportation and architectural character. This historic property offers investors or developers the opportunity to own a trophy asset within one of the most supply-constrained residential markets in the United States. With continued demand from professionals, students, and pied--terre buyers, the building provides both stable income potential and long-term capital appreciation.

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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $57,000
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Parcel Number W:05 P:03394 S:000,3350031

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,717,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$34,022

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6

Basic Information

  • List Price$10,350,000
  • MLS Number73489290
  • Modification Date05/30/2026
  • Property SubType5-9 Family

Location

  • Address249 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number249
  • CountySuffolk
  • NeighborhoodBack Bay
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • SubdivisionBack Bay
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02116

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationOther
  • Levels 5
  • Stories5
  • Units11
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.08

Utilities

  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 9,140
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,486
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet9,140
  • View YN Yes

Legal

  • ZoningA

Other

  • Date Listed03/19/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count6

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Listed by Michael Carucci of Serhant

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