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.
Listed by Lili Banani
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Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
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617-407-0402
Listed by Michael Harper
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Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Last updated October 14, 2025
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Source: MLSPin #73431102
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodBack Bay West
Bedrooms7
Bathrooms9
Days on Prevu37
Taxes$156,610.7/year
Size12,004 sqft
Price per sqft$1,083
Amenities
Parking
Location
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Listing History
09/16/2025
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
$13,000,000
Property Details for 285 Commonwealth Avenue
Exterior
Construction
Property Attached: Yes
Year Built: 1881
Year Built Details: Approximate
Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Measurements
Building Area Total: 12,004
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Size Area: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 3,237
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 3350172
Tax Annual Amount: $156,610.70
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 7
Measurements
Living Area: 12,004
Living Area Source: Measured
Rooms
Basement: Full
Bathrooms Full: 6
Bathrooms Half: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
Bedrooms Total: 7
Rooms Total: 17
Parking
Parking
Parking Total: 3
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Other
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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