Description
ONE of a KIND. “THE CARRIAGE HOUSE” of 197 Commonwealth Avenue. FIRST TIME Available for Sale in 44 Years. Secluded urban oasis featuring a private entrance & garden. Lives like a single family triplex, currently 3 Levels + Loft. The original “Wheel” is a showstopper & is illuminated by two skylights. Premier Back Bay Location, At The Corner where Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street meet. At the Intersection of when your Dream Project & Opportunity unite. Summoning the Architect, Artist & Passionate Buyer. Unlock Limitless Creativity. Interior offered as a “Blank Canvas” to Customize a Dream Interior Design. NEW UPGRADES: Framing, Slate Roof, Windows, Mahogany Door, Exterior Brick Repointed, Interior & Exterior Stairs. This Jewel box is Ready for the Future Owner of a Rare Back Bay Diamond. After purchasing the land from the Commonwealth in 1881, Henry Haven built his home & The Carriage House. Fast forward to 2025, The KEY to your LEGACY Renovation Awaits.
Property Id: 931474
Price: $ 1,888,800
Property Size: 1,790 ft2
Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
AccessibilityFeatures: No
AssociationFeeIncludes: Water,Sewer,Insurance,Maintenance Grounds,Snow Removal
AssociationAmenities: Elevator(s)
BathroomsTotalDecimal: 2
AssociationFee: 537
AssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly
BuildingAreaSource: Measured
BuildingAreaUnits: Square Feet
Basement: Y
BathroomsFull: 2
CommunityFeatures: Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Bike Path,Highway Access,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
BuildingAreaTotal: 1790
Directions: Corner of Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street
Disclosures: Being sold as is,with no Condo Doc changes. Master Deed (Recorded 1980) states #7 is 968 SF. Measured by Architect. Exterior walls = 1790 SF. & Interior walls = 1530 SF. There are also additional exclusive easement areas (courtyard/garden & hallway in main building) for exclusive use of owner of #7
EntryLevel: 3
EntryLocation: Unit Placement(Courtyard,Garden)
ExpirationDate: 1900-01-01
FarmLandAreaUnits: Square Feet
IDXParticipationYN: 1
ListAgentMlsId: BB922621
ConstructionMaterials: Brick
ListOfficeMlsId: BB6400
ListingAgreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Cooling: Central Air
LotSizeUnits: Acres
MLSPIN_COMPLEX_COMPLETE: Yes
FireplacesTotal: 2
MLSPIN_COOLING_ZONES: 3
MLSPIN_DISCLOSURE: N
MLSPIN_DPR_Flag: No
MLSPIN_ENTERED_BY: BB922621
Heating: Central
MLSPIN_HEAT_ZONES: 3
LaundryFeatures: In Unit
MLSPIN_LEAD_PAINT: Unknown
MLSPIN_LISTING_ALERT: No
MLSPIN_LIST_PRICE_PER_SQFT: 1055.2
MLSPIN_MAIN_LO: BB6400
MLSPIN_MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
ListingContractDate: 2025-05-14
ListingId: 73374512
MLSPIN_NO_UNITS_OWNER_OCC: 6
MLSPIN_OFFLINE_LIST_NO: 3895028
MLSPIN_OH_FLAG: 1
MLSAreaMajor: Back Bay
MLSPIN_OWNER_OCC_SOURCE: Owner
MLSPIN_PAGE: 9999
MLSPIN_PRICE_PER_SQFT: 1055.2
ParcelNumber: 3350840
MLSPIN_SQUARE_FEET_DISCLOSURES: Architect Measured. See Disclosure.
MLSPIN_SQUARE_FEET_INCL_BASE: No
MLSPIN_UNIT_BUILDING: 7
Roof: Slate
MlsStatus: New
NumberOfUnitsTotal: 7
OriginalListPrice: 1888800
OriginatingSystemID: mlspin
OriginatingSystemKey: mlspin
OriginatingSystemName: MLS Property Information Network
PatioAndPorchFeatures: Patio
PetsAllowed: No
PhotosCount: 18
PrivateOfficeRemarks: Exclusive Easement in Master Deed for Unit 7 includes a hallway inside the Main Building at 197 Commonwealth Ave, which can serve as an entry hall for the Carriage House. The length of the hallway measures 21 feet 3 inches.
Sewer: Public Sewer
ShowingInstructions: Call List Agent
StateOrProvince: MA
StoriesTotal: 3
StreetName: Commonwealth Ave
StreetNumber: 197
StreetNumberNumeric: 197
StructureType: Townhouse
TaxAnnualAmount: 13785
TaxAssessedValue: 1190400
TaxBookNumber: 999999
TaxYear: 2025
UnitNumber: 7
Utilities: for Electric Range
WaterSource: Public
YearBuiltDetails: Actual,Approximate
YearBuiltEffective: 1980
YearBuiltSource: Public Records
Zoning: RES
YearBuilt: 1881
Office Name: century 21 cityside
Member Name: collin bray
Other Features
Garden
Has Cooling System
Has Fireplace
Has Heating System
Patio
$ 9,684.25
per month
- Principal and Interest
- Property Tax
- HOA fee
$ 7,323.25
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