55 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA
$ 38,000,000 Beds 5 Baths 6 Sq 10,803
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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.

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  • Price
  • $ 38,000,000
  • City
  • Boston
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 5
  • County
  • SUFFOLK
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 2
  • Area
  • Back Bay
  • Lot Size
  • 0.07 Acres
  • Zip
  • 02116
  • Sqr Footage
  • 10,803
  • Year Built
  • 1875
  • Taxes
  • $ 138896
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 73517239
Listed By: Khoury Group with Serhant.
Data Source: Massachusetts MLS Property Info Network (MLSPIN)

Features

General

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:000,3352965
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

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the North Andover, MA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

5/13/2026 Listed $38,000,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 02116

Price
AVG $12.26M
$38M
Taxes
AVG $87,342
$138,896
Year Built
AVG 1884
1875
Visits
AVG 90
462
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55 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA is a Single Family Home for sale at $38000000 with 10803 sqft and a lot size of 0.07 Acres Acre(s). 55 Commonwealth Avenue Boston has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths and was built in 1875. The property's zip code is 02116 which is in Boston, MA

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