197 Commonwealth Ave #7, Boston, MA 02116 - Photo 1

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$1,758,888

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,790 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 197 Commonwealth Ave #7

General

Sold For: $1,758,888
HOA FEE: $537/month
Taxes: $13,785 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
MLS ID: 73374512
Added to Site: 332 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Location

County: Suffolk

Structural Information

Basement: Yes
Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 1,790
Year Built: 1881

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $537
Tax Amount: $13,785
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Being sold as is, with no Condo Doc changes. Master Deed (Recorded 1980) states #7 is 968 SF. Measured by Architect. Exterior walls = 1790 SF. & Interior walls = 1530 SF. There are also additional exclusive easement areas (courtyard/garden & hallway in main building) for exclusive use of owner of #7
Property ID: 3350838

Listed by Century 21 Cityside, Collin Bray
Sold by Compass, Craig Lake Team

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Schools

Schools serving 197 Commonwealth Ave #7

School District:Boston School District

Name	Grades	Distance
William Mckinley 90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116	K-12	0.6 mi
Hurley K-8 School 70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA 02118	PK-8	0.9 mi
Blackstone Elementary School 380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118	PK-5	0.9 mi
Quincy Upper School 152 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116	6-12	0.6 mi
Carter School 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121	6-12	0.8 mi
Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115	7-12	1.4 mi
Snowden Int'L High School 150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	0.2 mi
Boston Adult Academy 20 Church St, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	0.7 mi
Madison Park High 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120	9-12	1.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 197 Commonwealth Ave #7

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/18/2025

Sold

$1,758,888

-6.88%

MLS

5/14/2025

Listed

$1,888,800

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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197 Commonwealth Ave #7, Boston, MA 02116 (MLS# 73374512) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $1,758,888 on November 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 197 Commonwealth Ave #7? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Back Bay? You can browse all Back Bay real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

197 Commonwealth Ave #7 Boston, MA 02116