Property Map
Street View
Courtesy of Advisors Living – Back Bay, Dave Costello & Scott Accorsini Team.
Description
Generational opportunity on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay. Built in 1864 as a grand residence, this 8,000+/- sq/ft brownstone presents a rare opportunity to create a custom home in one of the most sought-after locations in Boston. Available for the first time in 50 years, this six-story property with elevator overlooks the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and is steps to Public Garden & Newbury Street. 18 Commonwealth is a design / build opportunity for 5+ bedrooms / 6+ bathroom single family home with potential to add a roof terrace & garage parking. Original details include grand staircase illuminated by sky-light, intricate mill work & moldings, 10-12 foot ceilings, ornate fireplaces & hardwood floors. 4 outdoor parking spaces. Endless possibilities for renovation & restoration of this historic residence on the first block on Commonwealth Avenue.
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Frontage Type: “Public”
- Road Surface Type: “Paved”
Appliances and Equipment
- Appliances: “Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer”, “Gas Water Heater”
Basement
- Basement: “Full”, “Partially Finished”, “Walk-Out Access”
Bathrooms
- 11 full bathrooms
- 11 total bathrooms
- 11 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
House
- Building Area Total: 7950
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: “Frame”, “Brick”
- Living Area: 7950
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1864
Community
- Community Features: “Public Transportation”, “Shopping”, “Pool”, “Tennis Court(s)”, “Park”, “Walk/Jog Trails”, “Medical Facility”, “Bike Path”, “Conservation Area”, “Highway Access”, “House of Worship”, “Marina”, “Private School”, “Public School”, “T-Station”, “University”
Cooling
- Cooling: “Other”
- Cooling Included
Doors
- Features: “Insulated Doors”
Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
Floors
- Flooring: “Hardwood”
Foundation
- Foundation Details: “Other”
Heating
- Heating: “Hot Water”
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Interior Features: “Internet Available – Unknown”
Lot
- Lot Features: “Level”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.05
- Lot Size Area: 0.05
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2365
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Parcel Number: 3358357
Parking
- Parking Features: “Paved Drive”, “Off Street”, “Paved”
- Parking Total: 4
- Open Parking
Property
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- View: “City View(s)”, “Scenic View(s)”
- Zoning: BOS
- Attached Property
Roof
- Roof: “Rubber”
Sewer
- Sewer: “Public Sewer”
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount: 30351.13
- Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
- Water Source: “Public”
Windows
- Window Features: “Insulated Windows”