Home Homes for Sale 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
$38,000,000
$3518/sqft · Boston, MA
5Beds
6Baths
10,803Sqft
0.07 acresLot Size
55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Active Listed 129 days ago
Single Family Residence Built in 1875 0.07 Acre Lot 2-car Garage, Attached Garage

What's Special

Single Family ResidenceBuilt in 18759 Fireplaces2-car Garage, Attached Garage

Presenting 55 Commonwealth Avenue, a rare opportunity to acquire one of Back Bay's finest turnkey single-family homes, an address that rarely, if ever, comes to market. Spanning nearly 11,000 SF on the sunny side, this exceptional home offers a combination of scale, natural light, and turnkey living. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the home features formal living and dining rooms, an expansive family room, chef’s kitchen, library, multiple offices,media room, catering kitchen, and a wellness level with fitness studio, and sauna. The residence offers 5+ bedrooms with multiple ensuite baths, three private terraces, nine fireplaces, temperature-controlled wine room, multiple laundry rooms, and a best-in-class elevator with access to every level. Complete with 2 private garage spaces and 1 gated outdoor space, this home stands as the only turnkey single-family residence available on the sunny side of the second block of Comm Ave, a genuine once-in-a-generation offering.

Location

Property Details

Core Details

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1875
Parcel NumberW:05 P:02887 S:000,3352965
ZoningR1
MLS #73517239

Space & Sizing

Living Area10,803 sqft
Above Grade9,572 sqft
Below Grade1,231 sqft
Total Rooms17
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms6
Lot Size0.07 acres

Features & Systems

Parking2-car Garage, Attached Garage
Garage2 spaces
Open Parking1
Fireplaces9
FoundationOther
RoofSlate
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
SewerPublic Sewer
ViewCity, City View(s)
Water SourcePublic

Features & Amenities

9 Fireplaces
Appliances
Dishwasher Disposal Dryer Freezer Microwave Range Refrigerator Washer
Community Features
Bike Path Conservation Area Highway Access House of Worship Marina Medical Facility Park Pool Public School Public Transportation Shopping T-Station Tennis Court(s) University Walk/Jog Trails
Exterior Features
City View(s) Deck Decorative Lighting Patio Porch
Interior Features
Elevator Wet Bar
Levels
Multi/Split
Lead Paint
Unknown
Parking Features
Paved Under
Patio And Porch Features
Deck Patio Porch
Security Features
Security System

Additional Information

Directions: Second block of Commonwealth Avenue

Financial Details

Annual Taxes$138,896 (2025)
Assessed Value$11,994,500
Tax Book Number51292
Listed on May 13, 2026 Updated Sep 18, 2026 6:30 PM Suffolk County

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Colonial Realty Associates
(617) 977-6025
MLS #73517239

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