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230 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116
Residential Income · Active · MLS #73484360
Listing Courtesy of The Charles Realty | The Annette Given Team
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About this home
Ideally positioned along the iconic Commonwealth Ave Mall, this picturesque 7-unit brownstone is appealing to investors & end-users alike. The building's unique layout presents opportunity for an owner occupant who wants the benefit of income producing units.The private elevator delivers you to the dramatic penthouse- 3 levels of living, complete with 3 beds, 3 baths, 3 kitchens & 3 outdoor spaces. The private roof deck affords glorious city views, a grill, and an outdoor kitchen. Appreciate stately fireplaces, grand ceiling height, and ornate period details throughout the entirety of the building. Each unit offers its own element of original Back Bay charm. The basement level offers an office/gym space and common laundry room. Four off street parking are included. Central a/c in penthouse. Separate electrical meters. . Rent roll, o//e, unit descriptions attached
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 25
- Fireplaces
- 8
Building
- Style
- 5-9 Family
- Year built
- 1900
- Parking
- 4
- Foundation
- Granite, Other
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.06 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- A
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $37,711
- Assessment year
- 2025
Listing history
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$5,200 · Aug 4, 2025
- Lsd
$2,800 · Sold $2,800 · Mar 19, 2025
- Lsd
$2,800 · Sold $2,800 · Oct 7, 2024
- Lsd
$2,600 · Sold $2,600 · Oct 7, 2024
- Ter
$2,250 · Apr 29, 2011
- Ter
$1,995 · Apr 29, 2011
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