ONE of a KIND. "THE CARRIAGE HOUSE" of 197 Commonwealth Avenue. FIRST TIME Available for Sale in 44 Years. Secluded urban oasis featuring a private entrance & garden. Lives like a single family triplex, currently 3 Levels + Loft. The original "Wheel" is a showstopper & is illuminated by two skylights. Premier Back Bay Location, At The Corner where Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street meet. At the Intersection of when your Dream Project & Opportunity unite. Summoning the Architect, Artist & Passionate Buyer. Unlock Limitless Creativity. Interior offered as a "Blank Canvas" to Customize a Dream Interior Design. NEW UPGRADES: Framing, Slate Roof, Windows, Mahogany Door, Exterior Brick Repointed, Interior & Exterior Stairs. This Jewel box is Ready for the Future Owner of a Rare Back Bay Diamond. After purchasing the land from the Commonwealth in 1881, Henry Haven built his home & The Carriage House. Fast forward to 2025, The KEY to your LEGACY Renovation Awaits.
— MLSPIN #: 73374512Map of 197 Commonwealth Ave, #7, Boston, MA 02116
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| List Price: | $1,888,800 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73374512 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | Back Bay |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02116 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,790 sqft |
| Taxes: | 13,785 |
| Association Fee: | $537 |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Heating: | Central |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1881 |
| Accessibility Features: | No |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Monthly |
| Roof: | Slate |
| Directions: | Corner of Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street |
| Laundry Features: | In Unit |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-05-14 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Rooms Total: | 6 |
| Association Amenities: | Elevator(s) |
| Association Fee Includes: | Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | Y |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 1,790 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University |
| Exterior Features: | Patio, Garden |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 7 |
| Parcel Number: | 3350840 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Structure Type: | Townhouse |
| Utilities: | for Electric Range |
| Year Built Effective: | 1980 |
| Zoning: | RES |
| Stories Total: | 3 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Being sold as is, with no Condo Doc changes. Master Deed (Recorded 1980) states #7 is 968 SF. Measured by Architect. Exterior walls = 1790 SF. & Interior walls = 1530 SF. There are also additional exclusive easement areas (courtyard/garden & hallway in main building) for exclusive use of owner of #7 |
| Entry Level: | 3 |
| Entry Location: | Unit Placement(Courtyard, Garden) |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Complex Complete: | Yes |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 3 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 3 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,055.20 |
| Management: | Owner Association |
| No Units Owner Occ: | 6 |
| Owner Occ Source: | Owner |
| Page: | 9999 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,055.20 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Architect Measured. See Disclosure. |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Unit Building: | 7 |
| Original List Price: | $1,888,800 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes w/ Restrictions |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,190,400 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual, Approximate |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Outdoor Space Available: | Yes - Common |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on May 14, 2025 06:07 PM
Property Last Updated: May 14, 2025 01:05 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Century 21 Cityside
Listing Agent: Collin Bray
617-512-1095
