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Single family home for sale at 55 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 | MLS# 73517239 | Listing updated on 2026-09-18
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$38,000,000

Monthly Est:$189,140

  • Beds Icon5 Beds
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    7 Baths
  • Beds Icon10,803sqft

55 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

$189,140/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1875

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.07 acre lot

  • $3,518/sq.ft

Description

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.

  • Houzeo last checked: 5 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: September 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Khoury Group (781) 385-1695 | Serhant (617) 250-0559
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73517239 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

    1875

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    10,803 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.07 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73517239

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    172

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 5

    Bathrooms: 7

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Appliances

    Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Interior Features

    Wet Bar, Elevator

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Exterior Features

    Porch, Deck, Patio, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1875

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Roof

    Slate

  • Foundation Details

    Other

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Security Features

    Security System

  • Basement

    Finished

  • Parking Features

    Under, Paved

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Public School, T Station, University

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Porch, Deck, Patio

Price History

DateEventPrice

05/13/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73517239

Listed for Sale

$38,000,000

$3,518/sqft

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