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269 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

8 beds
10 baths
8,508 sqft
3,237 sqft lot
$1,398 per sqft
1881 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Tracy Campion / Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 25, 2025 •

MLS# 73290948 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1881
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Foundation Details:

Other
Levels:

5
Stories Total:

5
Stories:

5
# of Units Total:

8
Building Area Total:

8508
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

25
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

10

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

8508
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

On Commonwealth Avenue between Fairfield and Gloucester Streets.
Latitude:

42.350715
Longitude:

-71.084306

The Property

Parcel Number:

3350061
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

5+ Family - 5+ Units Side by Side
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.07
Lot Size SqFt:

3237
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Zoning:

0112
View:

City View(s)
View:

true
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

Multiple Light Fixtures And Stained-Glass Window In 1r. Please Ask Agent For More Information.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

30842.74
Tax Assessed Value:

2637200

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

8

Baths

Total Baths:

10
Total Baths:

10
Full Baths:

10

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

3

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/17/24 Sep 17, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$11,900,000

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This multifamily located in Fenway - Kenmore, Boston, MA 02116 is currently for sale for $11,900,000. 269 Commonwealth Avenue is a 8,508 square foot multifamily with 8 beds and 10 baths that has been on Estately for 198 days. 269 Commonwealth Avenue is in the Fenway - Kenmore neighborhood of Boston and has a WalkScore® of 99, making it a walker’s paradise.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate.

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