Though the house occupying the most expensive slot in Boston's real estate market (at the moment) is a residence located at 33 3rd Avenue listed for $16.5 million, the region's historic and once most expensive house has returned to the market. The residence at 130 Commonwealth Avenue is back with a $14.5 million price tag.
Despite being the second most expensive listing now, the house has managed to hog all the limelight. It could partly be due to its elaborate real estate journey.
The residence debuted in the market asking $12.5 million in 2012. It was the most expensive price tag in the property market of Boston then. However, as the luxury real estate sector of the market slid down, the price was slashed to $9.5 million. It sold in May 2013 for that price and was offered for rent by owners.
Even as a rental, the luxe residence asked $43,000 a month. The price was subsequently lowered to $39,000 and $37,000 until it got listed for the current price now, reports Curbed.
According to the listing records, the home is a five bed, eight bathroom single family residence sitting on a 3236 square feet lot. The residence itself spans an area of 9908 square feet and features beautiful Parisian architecture.
The listing at Zillow describes the home as:
A rare opportunity to own one of the finest luxury homes in the city of Boston. Situated on Back Bays toniest residential street, the exterior of 130 Commonwealth Avenue evokes the timeless elegance of 18th century Parisian architecture. Part of the famed "Commonwealth Sisters", the homes beautifully carved limestone façade stands apart from its brownstone neighbors. The finishes in the home were executed flawlessly in recent renovations by a skilled architect and artisans, whose attention to detail is stunning. Amenities of the home include 5 fireplaces, a 2,200 bottle wine cellar, a private elevator, and 6 parking spaces. With 12 total rooms, 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and 6 parking spaces, this spectacular single family home is a true mansion in the heart of Back Bay. For the uncompromising buyer or a visionary developer, 130 Commonwealth Avenue offers a rare opportunity.
Check out the pictures of the beautiful home, here.
Want to know more about the history of 'most-expensive home sales' of Boston. Charlesgate realty has an interesting and detailed account of the priciest deals ever inked in the history of Boston. See them, here.
Meanwhile, the most expensive home of the United States is still on the market with a $190 million price tag.
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