Architectural Digest quality 5,930 SF home on the full parlor and 2nd floor, overlooking the Mall on the sunny side of Commonwealth. This home features the Cochrane Mansion's original grand entertainment rooms. Raised Parlor Floor: The Great Hall serves as an elegant entrance foyer at one end and family room with piano space at the far end. The family room, drawing room, bay-windowed living room and dining room are off the Hall, providing a natural flow. Full updated kitchen. Powder room. Step out onto the new 900+SF private deck. A grand elliptical staircase leads up to the 2nd floor: Masterful entertaining salon with a full kitchen. Powder room. Bay-windowed library. Master bedroom with a marble bath en-suite and large walk-in closet. Two-three family bedrooms. Adjacent full bath. Additional features include pocket doors, soaring ceilings, stunning wood and plaster detail, keyed elevator, W/D and C/A. Two full garage spaces. Professionally managed association.
Sold for $13,800,000 on 10/06/23
$13,800,000
257 Commonwealth Ave APT 3, Boston, MA 02116
4beds
5,930sqft
Condo
Built in 1886
-- sqft lot
$12,484,800 Zestimate®
$2,327/sqft
$56,197 Estimated rent
Home value
$12,484,800
$10.36M - $14.86M
$56,197/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,930 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P03398S006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,279 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Amenities: Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, T-Station, Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, University, Conservation Area, Tennis Court, Public School
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Countertop Range, Wall Oven
- Complex Complete: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
- Pets Allowed: Yes W/ Restrictions
- Year Round: Yes
- Master Bath: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air, Unit Control, Individual
- Unit Placement: Middle
- Style: Rowhouse
- Fee Interval: Monthly
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $13,800,000+84%$2,327/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 3/21/2022 | Sold | $7,500,000-5.1%$1,265/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72925848 | ||
| 12/11/2021 | Price change | $7,900,000-11.2%$1,332/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72925848 | ||
| 10/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $8,900,000-15.2%$1,501/sqft |
Source: LINK #222069 | ||
| 11/1/2019 | Listing removed | $10,500,000$1,771/sqft |
Source: Marsh Properties, Inc. #72503259 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,129 +6.2% | $12,446,400 |
| 2024 | $135,666 +29.3% | $12,446,400 +27.4% |
| 2023 | $104,904 +3% | $9,767,600 +4.4% |
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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: 0.3 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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