Rare Opportunity to own a sunny-side 6 level brownstone in prestigous location on Commonwealth Ave. Available for sale to the public for the first time in over 100 years this magnificent townhouse measures 12,000+ GSF & boasts an impressive history.Extra wide with 4 windows across and classic 3 window front bow. Spectacular views of America's grandest avenue. Original architectural detail inc. classic entrance, dramatic central staircase, elaborate carved woodwork &14 fireplaces. Configured as 4 apartments. Legal occupancy is 5 units. Elegant and generously proportioned entertaining areas inc. first floor fireplaced reception area, living room facing south & handsome paneled dining room/library. Second Floor Informal Living Room with panoramic views of Commonwealth Mall. Opulent "Eisenhower" Master Suite. Roof to foyer skylight, small elevator & 3 direct access parking spaces.Customize a trophy single family home, create luxury condo units or keep as prime investment property.
Sold for $22,500,000 on 04/27/23
$22,500,000
223 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
8beds
0baths
12,222sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$19,028,000 Zestimate®
$1,841/sqft
$4,106 Estimated rent
Home value
$19,028,000
$16.17M - $22.26M
$4,106/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 12,222 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P03381S000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
Other
Other facts
- Mf Type: 5-9 Family
- Rms Common: Laundry, Mudroom
- Foundation: Granite
- Lot Description: Other (see Remarks)
- Construction: Brick
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2023 | Sold | $22,500,000+125%$1,841/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
| 1/15/2020 | Sold | $10,000,000-22.5%$818/sqft |
Source: LINK #212789 | ||
| 10/1/2019 | Listing removed | $12,900,000$1,055/sqft |
Source: Cabot & Company #72503757 | ||
| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $12,900,000$1,055/sqft |
Source: Cabot & Company #72503757 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,780 +31.3% | $13,797,900 +23.6% |
| 2024 | $121,647 | $11,160,300 +325.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $2,620,600 -6.2% |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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Estimated market value
$19,028,000
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