ONE of a KIND. "THE CARRIAGE HOUSE" of 197 Commonwealth Avenue. FIRST TIME Available for Sale in 44 Years. Secluded urban oasis featuring a private entrance & garden. Lives like a single family triplex, currently 3 Levels + Loft. The original "Wheel" is a showstopper & is illuminated by two skylights. Premier Back Bay Location, At The Corner where Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street meet. At the Intersection of when your Dream Project & Opportunity unite. Summoning the Architect, Artist & Passionate Buyer. Unlock Limitless Creativity. Interior offered as a "Blank Canvas" to Customize a Dream Interior Design. NEW UPGRADES: Framing, Slate Roof, Windows, Mahogany Door, Exterior Brick Repointed, Interior & Exterior Stairs. This Jewel box is Ready for the Future Owner of a Rare Back Bay Diamond. After purchasing the land from the Commonwealth in 1881, Henry Haven built his home & The Carriage House. Fast forward to 2025, The KEY to your LEGACY Renovation Awaits.
Listed by Collin Bray
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Century 21 Cityside
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617-512-1095
Last updated August 23, 2025
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Source: MLSPin #73374512
Listing Facts
TypeCondo
NeighborhoodBack Bay East
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Days on Prevu115
HOA/Maint. Fees$537/month
Taxes$13,785/year
Size1,790 sqft
Price per sqft$1,055
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Air Conditioning
Parking
Location
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Listing History
05/14/2025
Listed by Century 21 Cityside
$1,888,800
Property Details for 197 Commonwealth Ave 7
Association
Amenities
Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: No
Fees
Association Fee: $537.00 Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Exterior
Construction
Number Of Units Total: 7
Roof: Slate
Stories: 3
Stories Total: 3
Structure Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 1881
Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate
Construction Materials: Brick
Entry Level: 3
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Courtyard,Garden)
Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Measurements
Building Area Total: 1,790
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 3350840
Tax Annual Amount: $13,785.00
Tax Assessed Value: $1,190,400.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Measurements
Living Area: 1,790
Living Area Source: Measured
Rooms
Basement: Y
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 6
Other
Features
Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: In Unit
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: For Electric Range
Water Source: Public
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