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285 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02115

For Sale

$13,000,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $65,000

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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