Introducing 18 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue Mall adjacent to Newbury Street with the Public Garden and Back Bay’s finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. A truly rare find; this home retains several original architectural details and is awaiting a custom renovation to transform it into the masterpiece it once was. Exceptional features include elevator access to every floor, soaring ceiling heights, a grand staircase with skylight, intricate millwork, and ornate fireplaces. There is also the potential to add a roof terrace and garage parking. The building is currently configured as 11 studio apartments with 4 outdoor parking spaces included. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in one of Boston’s most desirable locations.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1864
Living Area: 7,950 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Listing Agent: Tracy Campion
Interior Features
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Other
Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Other
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Snowden International School At Copley, Public District Grades 9-12
Quincy Upper School, Public District Grades 6-12
O'Bryant School Math/Science, Public District Grades 7-12
Joseph J Hurley, Public District Grades PK-8
Eliot Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
Orchard Gardens, Public District Grades PK-8
Josiah Quincy, Public District Grades PK-5
Blackstone, Public District Grades PK-5
Harvard-Kent, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: On Commonwealth Avenue between Arlington and Berkeley Streets steps from the Public Garden.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $8,500,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,069/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $28,930
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $7.6M more than the Median Sold Price and $419/SqFt more than other homes in Boston, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73216421
Listing Office:
Office Name: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Listing Agent: Tracy Campion
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$28,930
$2,711,300
2020
$27,577
$2,611,500
2019
$27,072
$2,568,500
2018
$25,797
$2,461,500
2017
$25,384
$2,397,000
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
4
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.52 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.86 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.79 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
5
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
6
/10
Eliot Elementary School
16 Charter St
Distance between this listing and this school1.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
3
/10
Orchard Gardens
906 Albany St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.34 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Quincy Upper School
152 Arlington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.37 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
8
/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.74 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Josiah Quincy
885 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.52 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
/10
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.86 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
Harvard-Kent
50 Bunker Hill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.79 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
5
/10
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester St
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
6
/10
Eliot Elementary School
16 Charter St
Distance between this listing and this school1.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
3
/10
Orchard Gardens
906 Albany St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
1
/10
Snowden International School At Copley
150 Newbury St
Distance between this listing and this school0.34 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Quincy Upper School
152 Arlington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.37 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
8
/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.74 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $99,855. Typical income of Boston, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is masters degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18 Commonwealth Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 18 Commonwealth Ave property is $8,500,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 18 Commonwealth Ave is a house located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 18 Commonwealth Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 18 Commonwealth Ave are: Josiah Quincy: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Blackstone: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Harvard-Kent: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Joseph J Hurley: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Eliot Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Orchard Gardens: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Snowden International School At Copley: GreatSchools Rating 1/10Quincy Upper School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10O'Bryant School Math/Science: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $28,930 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 18 Commonwealth Ave has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 3 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 18 Commonwealth Ave is 7,950 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 18 Commonwealth Ave is 1864.
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This home is located at 18 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Commonwealth Ave. neighborhood. This 7,950 square foot home, which was built in 1864, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $8,500,000.
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. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18.1%. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $803,954.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Disclaimer: The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein. We may make use of information provided by users of this website - see our Terms of Use for more details on our privacy policy.
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