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$22,500,000
New Listing

18 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
8
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
8,101
SqFt
$2,777
/SqFt
1864
Built
County:
Suffolk

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Situated on the coveted first block of Commonwealth Avenue, steps from the Public Garden, the historic Ward Mansion blends architectural grandeur with modern luxury. Built in 1864 and meticulously restored, this approximately 8,100-square-foot single-family offers six elevator-served levels, five en-suite bedrooms, and three powder rooms. Exquisite interiors feature custom millwork, quartersawn white oak floors, ornamental ironwork, and exceptional marble. A chef’s kitchen showcases Calacatta Vagli marble, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and dual Cove dishwashers. Elegant living and dining rooms, a private library, and multiple fireplaces offer refined entertaining. The full-floor primary suite features dual dressing rooms and a marble bath with steam shower. An au pair suite and top-floor lounge with kitchenette and wine storage add versatility. A private roof deck with outdoor kitchen and skyline views, two-car garage, two additional parking spaces, and heated exterior pavers complete this rare Back Bay offering.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$22,500,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
8,101 sqft
Total Baths 
8
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
3
Lot Size 
0.05 Acres
Year Built 
1864
MLS Number 
73600506
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$83,561
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
3 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.05
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Concrete PerimeterBrick/Mortar
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
PavedAttachedOff StreetDrivewayGarage
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
6697
SqFt Below 
1404
SqFt Total 
8101
Style 
Other (See Remarks)
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
A
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central AirZoned
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
TileHardwood
Heating 
Zoned
Window Features 
Insulated Windows
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Rubber
Windows/Doors 
Insulated Windows
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
MLS Area 
Back Bay
Listing courtesy of Joshua Stephens of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential



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