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ActiveListed 160 days ago

$38,000,000

55 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116

5
beds
6
baths
10,803
sqft
Lot sizeThe land that comes with the home, as reported to the MLS.
3,237 sqft
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1875
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
160 days ago
Property type
Single Family Residence
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$3,518
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
3 spaces
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$138,896

What’s Special

  • Central Air
  • Porch
  • City View(s)
  • Elevator

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.

Listing courtesy of Khoury Group, Serhant · MLS PIN #73517239

Facts & Features

Status
Active
Active status flag
Active
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5 full, 2 half
Living area
10,803 sqft

Interior

2
  • Wet Bar
  • Elevator

Exterior

5
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Decorative Lighting
  • City View(s)

Parking

2
  • Under
  • Paved

Heating

1
  • Forced Air

Cooling

1
  • Central Air

Appliances

8
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Washer
  • Dryer

MLS PIN #73517239 · Listed May 12, 2026

Location

55 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay, Boston · All Back Bay homes

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

$38,000,000

55 Commonwealth Avenue

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