Spectacular and wide Sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue building originally designed by Winslow & Bigelow. This prominent turn of the century white stone and granite building is comprised of 2 units: a lower 4 level unit with a private entrance has 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and a penthouse duplex with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. This grand mansion offers a marble clad formal entrance that leads in to an ultra wide and ultra deep parlor level. Gracious entertaining spaces, this banquet size parlor offers 3 marble mantle fireplaces, tall ceilings, oversized windows, many original moldings, Bridal staircase finished with marble, 2nd level wood paneled study and grand scale throughout. A full staircase and a large head house in place for potential front & rear decks. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificent single family residence with 3 Full Direct Access Parking Spaces!
— MLSPIN #: 73431111Map of 285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
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| List Price: | $13,000,000 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73431111 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | Back Bay |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02115 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down |
| Bedrooms: | 7 |
| Full Baths: | 6 |
| Half Baths: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 12,004 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.07 |
| Taxes: | 156,514 |
| Lot Features: | Other |
| Parking Features: | Off Street |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1881 |
| Directions: | Sunny side of Commonwealth Ave between Gloucester & Hereford |
| Foundation Details: | Granite |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2001 |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-09-16 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.07 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 3,237 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 9 |
| Rooms Total: | 19 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 9 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 12,004 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, Other |
| Exterior Features: | Other |
| Levels: | 5 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Parcel Number: | W:05 P:03566 S:000, 3350173 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Zoning: | CM |
| Exclusions: | All Bronze Light Fixtures. Contents Of Any Safe(S) Found On The Property. |
| Stories Total: | 5 |
| View: | City View(s) |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Apod Available: | No |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Flrs 1: | 1 |
| Flrs 2: | 4 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Lease 1: | No |
| Lease 2: | No |
| Levels 1: | 3 |
| Levels 2: | 2 |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,082.97 |
| Page: | 1 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,082.97 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Measured by National Floor plan, architect stamp available for fee |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $13,000,000 |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $13,782,100 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| View?: | Yes |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Bedrms 1: | 3 |
| Bedrms 2: | 4 |
| F Bths 1: | 3 |
| F Bths 2: | 4 |
| H Bths 1: | 2 |
| H Bths 2: | 1 |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on September 16, 2025 05:26 PM
Property Last Updated: September 16, 2025 07:34 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Listing Agent: Michael Harper
