285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
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$13,000,000
2 Unit
7 Beds
9 Baths
12004 SQFT
0.07 Acre

Property Description

Spectacular and wide Sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue building originally designed by Winslow & Bigelow. This prominent turn of the century white stone and granite building is comprised of 2 units: a lower 4 level unit with a private entrance has 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and a penthouse duplex with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. This grand mansion offers a marble clad formal entrance that leads in to an ultra wide and ultra deep parlor level. Gracious entertaining spaces, this banquet size parlor offers 3 marble mantle fireplaces, tall ceilings, oversized windows, many original moldings, Bridal staircase finished with marble, 2nd level wood paneled study and grand scale throughout. A full staircase and a large head house in place for potential front & rear decks. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificent single family residence with 3 Full Direct Access Parking Spaces!

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Building Information

  • Total Units: 2
  • Total Floors: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Full Baths: 6
  • Total Half Baths: 3
  • Total Fireplaces: 9
  • Amenities: Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Medical Facility, Other (See Remarks), Park, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Basement Features: Finished, Interior Access, Other (See Remarks), Walk Out

Financial

  • APOD Available: No

Utilities

  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 3

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 4
  • Levels: 2

Construction

  • Year Built: 1881
  • Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Foundation Info: Granite
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73431111
  • Last Updated: 09/16/25

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/16/2025New$13,000,000$1,083MLSPIN
09/16/2025New$13,000,000$1,083MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Michael Harper, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
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Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
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Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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