
249 Commonwealth Ave Boston — Photo 1 of 8
Recent Drop: $755,000
$9,995,000
249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 — Back Bay
Beds
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Baths
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SqFt
9,140
Style
5-9 Family
Built
1900
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.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 22 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
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Property History
$9,995,000
Was $10,350,000
Jul 29, 2026
MLS® 73489290
$10,350,000
Was $10,750,000
May 26, 2026
MLS® 73489290
$10,750,000
Mar 19, 2026
MLS® 73489290
Population
21,978
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$126K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
65.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
Listing Agent: Michael Carucci
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73489290
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