269 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

$11,900,000
Price
8
Beds
10
Baths
8,508 Sq. Ft.
$1,399 / Sq. Ft.
8,508
Sq. Ft.
$1,399
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing 269 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the sunny side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall with Newbury Street and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. Available for the first time in over sixty years, this magnificent residence offers 8,500 square feet of living space across five floors with an exceptionally wide floor plate. The property retains several original architectural details that have not been compromised, making for a unique and historic townhome in one...Introducing 269 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the sunny side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall with Newbury Street and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. Available for the first time in over sixty years, this magnificent residence offers 8,500 square feet of living space across five floors with an exceptionally wide floor plate. The property retains several original architectural details that have not been compromised, making for a unique and historic townhome in one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Outstanding features include cathedral ceiling heights, intricate millwork, elegant fireplaces, and beautiful, oversized windows with stained-glass panels. The building is currently configured as 8 apartments with 3 full outdoor parking spaces. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in the heart of Back Bay.
  1. Listed by Tracy Campion • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details for 269 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/29/2024 03:11 AM

Property Details for 269 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73290917
Days on Market95
Taxes$28,886 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1881
CountySuffolk County

Building Information for 269 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1881Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,237 SF

Property Information for 269 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 8508.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 10.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 10
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 10.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 10
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 10
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Deck, Porch - Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3350061
  • Assessments: $2,650,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: 0112
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 269 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 269 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$932,400Additions$1,717,700Total$2,650,100
Tax Record2024$28,886 ($2,407 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,800 SqFtStories4Lot Size3,237 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1899Year Renovated1975ZoningACountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03403 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 269 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Mckinley
Public2 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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269 Commonwealth Avenue is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2024 by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate, it's currently listed at $11,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 95 days and was last sold on October 21, 2009. This listing's school district is Boston School District. Nearby schools include William Mckinley, Snowden Int'L High School and Carter School. 269 Commonwealth Avenue is a 8-bed, 10-bath, 8,508 sqft single family home built in 1881.

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