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Sold for $10,500,000 on 11/28/25
  • $10,500,000

    285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115

    7beds
    12,004sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1881
    3,237 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $875/sqft
    $4,159 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    This spectacular grand  mansion  designed by Winslow & Bigelow with prominent turn of the century granite and white stone facade is comprised of  two units: the 4 story lower level with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths features a formal  marble clad  entrance leading into an ultra wide and deep banquet size  parlor level with 3 marble fireplaces with ultra high ceilings, oversize windows and superb original moldings in grand scale that is carried throughout the building. A bridal grand marble staircase leads to the second floor with a wood paneled library. PH duplex has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Full staircase and head house is in place for a potential front-to-back roof deck. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificent  single family residence. Elevator & 3 parking spaces.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 29, 2025 at 12:57pm

    Listed by:

    Lili Banani,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston,

    Michael Harper

    Bought with:

    Meredith Kiep

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73431102

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 9
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Other
    Features
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 7
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 12,004
    • Total interior livable area: 12,004 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 12,004

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Lot
    • Size: 3,237 sqft
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4759545
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1881

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston