




249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116
About This Home
249 Commonwealth Avenue represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic Back Bay brownstone overlooking the iconic Commonwealth Avenue Mall on the sunny side. Situated on one of Boston’s most prestigious residential boulevards. The property’s location between Fairfield Street and Gloucester Street places it at the center of Back Bay’s most desirable residential corridor—just steps from Newbury Street, the Charles River Esplanade, Copley Square, and the Prudential Center. the property benefits from extraordinary walkability to shops/dining/transportation and architectural character. This historic property offers investors or developers the opportunity to own a trophy asset within one of the most supply-constrained residential markets in the United States. With continued demand from professionals, students, and pied-à-terre buyers, the building provides both stable income potential and long-term capital appreciation.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 5-9 Family
Interior
Features
- Finished area above ground: 9,140
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 9,140
- Total interior livable area: 9,140 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:03394 S:000,3350031
- Zoning: A
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s)
Lot
- Lot size: 3,486 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Uncovered spaces: 6
