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Address
55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Price
$ 38,000,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#73517239
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySUFFOLK
- CityBoston
- AreaBack Bay
- Zip02116
- Style
- Year Built1875
- Taxes$ 138896
- Price$ 38,000,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage10803
- Lot Size0.07 Acres
Data Source:
Massachusetts MLS Property Info Network (MLSPIN)
Property 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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listed $38,000,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Roof | Slate |
| Appliances | Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch,Deck,Patio |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Year Built | 1875 |
| View | City View(s),City |
| Levels | Multi/Split |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Parcel Number | W:05 P:02887 S:000,4870656 |
| 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 |
| County | Suffolk |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 17 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Second block of Commonwealth Avenue |
| City | Boston |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Back Bay |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 3237 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Property Attached Y/N | Yes |
| Year Built Details | Renovated Since |
| Tax Annual Amount | 138896 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Assessed Value | 11994500 |
| Certified Treated | Unknown |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Wet Bar,Elevator |
|---|---|
| Basement | Finished |
| Total Fireplaces | 9 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 9572 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1231 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Record |
| Total Baths | 7 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Porch,Deck,Patio,Decorative Lighting,City View(s) |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Under,Paved |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 3 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.07 |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 10803 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.07 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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