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Price CutPrice Drop: $1.96M (10/25)
Single family home for sale at 129 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 | MLS# 73527728 | Listing updated on 2026-10-29
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$19,995,000

Monthly Est:$99,522

  • Beds Icon6 Beds
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    8 Baths
  • Beds Icon9,624sqft

129 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

$99,522/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1899

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.07 acre lot

  • $2,078/sq.ft

Description

Exquisite, wide Back Bay townhouse on the sunny side of Commonwealth with large private roof deck, magnificent views, Juliet balcony, and 6 outdoor parking showcases exceptional bones and timeless character. Expansive windows provide outstanding natural light, highlighting the home's historic charm and original detail. The property offers a versatile floor plan for customization, with approximately 10,000+/-sf to create luxurious spaces and exceptional entertaining space. Currently exhibiting an open and airy kitchen, soaring ceilings, a stately dining room, beautiful paneled library, 5+ well-proportional bedrooms, abundant closets, and a separate au pair suite, it is one of only a few single family homes in this highly coveted neighborhood. Its distinguished façade, irreplaceable location, and palatial scale present an extraordinary canvas for a discerning buyer. Elevator to all floors, 8 fireplaces, and grandeur complete this home’s spectacular offering. Some photos virtually staged.

  • Houzeo last checked: 5 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: October 29, 2026 at 7:05 am
  • Listing Provided by: Jeannemarie Conley (617) 312-3991 | Compass (617) 206-3333
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73527728 MLS Property Information Network-MA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Suffolk County

  • City

    Boston

  • Neighborhood

    Back Bay

  • Year Built

    1899

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    9,624 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.07 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73527728

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    152

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 6

    Bathrooms: 8

Interior

  • Flooring

    Wood, Marble

  • Exterior Features

    Deck Roof, Balcony

  • Heating

    Central

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Cooling

    Central Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1899

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Roof

    Rubber

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Foundation Details

    Other

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Off Street, Deeded

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Disclosures

    Some Photos Virtually Staged.

  • Lot Features

    Other

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck Roof

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/25/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73527728

Price Decreased

$19,995,000 -8.91%

$2,078/sqft

06/01/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73527728

Listed for Sale

$21,950,000 -11.67%

$2,281/sqft

07/07/2025

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73326527

Listing Removed

$24,850,000

$2,582/sqft

01/15/2025

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73326527

Listed for Sale

$24,850,000

$2,582/sqft

Back Bay Ranks #3 in Boston, MA

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$2,592

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Median Home Price
$1.2M

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Back Bay, Boston, MA neighborhood guide

Getting Around 129 Commonwealth Ave

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Very Bikeable

84/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Walker's Paradise

98/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Rider's Paradise

99/100

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