$15,000,000

3 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

3 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,950 sqft
$3,797 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 3 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1

Steps to the Public Garden on the first block of sunny-side Commonwealth Avenue, this magnificent and rarely available property was once home to Oliver Ames and the French Consulate and now offers one of Back Bay’s most sought-after addresses. Residence One is architecturally stunning and the very definition of modern elegance offering 3-plus bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms and just under 4,000 square feet of living space. Outstanding features include grand formal entertaining rooms with beautiful original detailing, soaring ceiling heights, oversized windows, gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxurious primary suite, bonus den/media room and 2 private outdoor spaces. Superb location just steps to the Public Garden, Boston Common, Charles River Esplanade and the fine shops and restaurants of Newbury Street. Complete with 2 garage parking spaces.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,950 sqft
Year built1861
MLS #73353524
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73353524
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (617) 236-0711
  • Listing Agent: Tracy Campion

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Nearby schools

6

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

885 Washington St

3

Blackstone Innovation School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

380 Shawmut Ave

5

Kennedy-Longfellow

Public District PK-5

1.3 mi

158 Spring St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $99,855. The majority of Boston, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is masters degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

4%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
30%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
34%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 3 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1

This home is located at 3 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Commonwealth Ave. neighborhood. This 3,950 square foot home was built in 1861. Features: 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $15,000,000.

Over 99 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 134 listings were sold below the listed price and 51 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Boston, MA increased by 29.2% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $835,709 and the average listing age was 42 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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