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Boston 02116 Back Bay
269 Commonwealth Avenue
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Sold on Jul 11, 2025

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Photo of 269 Commonwealth Avenue
Photo of 269 Commonwealth Avenue
$10,280,000
● House - Off Market

269 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116
bedrooms
8 Beds
bathrooms
10 Baths
square feet
8,508 Ft²
$61,002
Est. Monthly
1.96%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Introducing 269 Commonwealth Avenue, ideally located on the sunny side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall with Newbury Street and Back Bay's finest shops and restaurants at its doorstep. Available for the first time in over sixty years, this magnificent residence offers 8,500 square feet of living space across five floors with an exceptionally wide floor plate. The property retains several original architectural details that have not been compromised, making for a unique and historic townhome in one of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods. Outstanding features include cathedral ceiling heights, intricate millwork, elegant fireplaces, and beautiful, oversized windows with stained-glass panels. The building is currently configured as 8 apartments with 3 full outdoor parking spaces. This storied home presents an exceedingly unique opportunity for a trophy single-family residence, luxury condo conversion, or investment property in the heart of Back Bay.
Unit Size
8,508 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$1,399
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$2,570
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1899

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Based on our analysis, the cap rate of this property is 1.25%. A negative cap rate indicates that the property might not be feasible as an income-producing asset. The median cap rate for a near zip code 11238 is 4.23%.

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MLSPIN #73290917)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 11, 2025 Sold
Premium
Sold
Apr 4, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Sep 17, 2024 Listed $11,900,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Parking Available
With View
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1899
  • Effective Year Built: 1975
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 400
  • Living Units: 16
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,237
  • Total Building Area: 6,800
  • Gross Building Area: 8,508
  • Building Area: 6,800
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,800
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000074
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1112
  • County Land Use Code: 112

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Boston School District
  • Census Tract: 010701

Zoning

  • Zoning: A

Geography

  • Parcel: CBOS W:05 P:03403 S:000
  • Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
  • Latitude: 42.3507
  • Longitude: -71.0843

    Address

  • Full Address: 269 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 269
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Boston
  • Carrier Code: C018
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1600
  • Zip Code: 02116

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $2,912,600

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1566
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 3,373,562
  • High Value: 3,901,900
  • Low Value: 2,845,223

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,711,900
  • Assessed Land Value: $932,400
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,779,500

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 11, 2015
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 71151
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About Back Bay

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,439,500

Sale Price/ft²

$1,351

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

70

Average Home Size

2124 ft²

Average Home Age

104.5 years

Currently For Sale

171 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73290917

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 269 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
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