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.
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
Owner options
What's special
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