TWO BROWNSTONES, 16,500+SF OF POSSIBILITIES. ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.Rare offering of 2 contiguous brownstones in prestige location 3 blocks from the Boston Public Garden. Original Gilded Age detailing, including soaring ceilings, ornately carved fireplace mantels, grand central staircase, rear & front bay windows facing direct south overlooking magnolias and Commonwealth Ave Mall. 5 Stories, 16,500+ SF, 50 feet of sunny side Comm Ave frontage, and 8-10 parking spaces. Potential for a showstopper private home or development opportunity for single-level luxury condos. Currently licensed as a college dormitory with 28 rooms and 76 person capacity, this is a blue chip investment property. Premier Clarendon/Dartmouth location is truly the heart of Back Bay. Close to restaurants, Newbury St shopping & Charles River, adding to the cache of this unique,double width property. This is a once in a life time opportunity.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1880
Living Area: 16,500 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Fairfield Realty
Listing Agent: Paul Gleason
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 14
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: City
Parking Information:
Parking: Off Street, Deeded
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Boston Latin, Public District Grades 7-12
O'Bryant School Math/Science, Public District Grades 7-12
Snowden International School At Copley, Public District Grades 9-12
Maurice J Tobin, Public District Grades PK-8
James P Timilty Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Joseph J Hurley, Public District Grades PK-8
Blackstone, Public District Grades PK-5
Josiah Quincy, Public District Grades PK-5
Samuel W Mason, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Call Office
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $27,500,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,667/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 1.5
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This property is $26.6M more than the Median Sold Price and $1K/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73210757
Listing Office:
Office Name: Fairfield Realty
Listing Agent: Paul Gleason
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Schools Nearby
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Elementary School
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.34 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school1.71 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Samuel W Mason
150 Norfolk Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.89 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
4
/10
Maurice J Tobin
40 Smith St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
2
/10
James P Timilty Middle School
205 Roxbury St
Distance between this listing and this school1.04 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.11 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
8
/10
Boston Latin
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
8
/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.09 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school1.11 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.34 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school1.71 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Samuel W Mason
150 Norfolk Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.89 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Maurice J Tobin
40 Smith St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
2
/10
James P Timilty Middle School
205 Roxbury St
Distance between this listing and this school1.04 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.11 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Boston Latin
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
8
/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.09 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school1.11 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,125. The majority of Boston, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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This home is located at 125-127 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Fenway / Kenmore neighborhood. This 16,500 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 14 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $27,500,000.
In March 2024 more than 94 listings in Boston, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 64 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 136 were sold below. The number of listings in Boston, MA increased by 18.1% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 41 days, the median list price was $803,954.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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