285 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 - Photo 1

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$10,500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
7 Beds
6 Full Baths
3 Partial Baths
12,004 Sq. Ft.
0.07 Acres

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Property Description

This spectacular grandÂ Â mansionÂ designed by Winslow & Bigelow with prominent turn of the century granite and white stoneÂ facade is comprised ofÂ two units: the 4 story lower level with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths features a formalÂ marble cladÂ entrance leading into an ultra wide and deep banquetÂ sizeÂ parlor level with 3 marble fireplaces with ultra high ceilings, oversize windows and superb original moldings in grand scale thatÂ is carriedÂ 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 placeÂ for a potentialÂ front-to-back roof deck. Keep as 2 units or combine into a magnificentÂ singleÂ family residence. Elevator & 3 parking spaces.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 285 Commonwealth Ave

General

Sold For: $10,500,000
Taxes: $156,610 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MLSPin
MLS ID: 73431102
Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 17
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 7

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 9
Full Bathrooms: 6
Half Bathrooms: 3
Main - Full Baths: 6
Main - 1/2 Baths: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 7
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Additional Information

Year Round: Yes

Parking

Total Spaces: 3

Location

Area: Back Bay
County: Suffolk
Driving Directions: Commonwealth and Gloucester

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Other
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Central

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Square Feet: 12,004
Sq. Ft. Source: Measured
Living Area: 12,004 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1881

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Dimensions: .07
Lot Features: Other

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $874.71
Tax Amount: $156,610.7
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: ALL BRONZE LIGHT FIXTURES & CONTENTS OF ALL SAFES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE SALE. MIRRORS, CHANDELIERS & SCONCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE SALE
Property ID: 4759545

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School District:Boston School District

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Price & Sales History for 285 Commonwealth Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/28/2025

Sold

$10,500,000

-19.23%

MLS

9/16/2025

Listed

$13,000,000

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MLS

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