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Boston 02116 Back Bay
128 Commonwealth Avenue
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Photo of 128 Commonwealth Avenue
Photo of 128 Commonwealth Avenue
$34,990,000
● House - For Sale

128 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths, 3 Half Baths
square feet
10,689 Ft²
$185,454
Est. Monthly

About This Property

A rare Back Bay masterpiece, this extraordinary Parisian-inspired Beaux Arts single-family residence on Commonwealth Avenue commands one of Boston's most prestigious addresses with timeless grandeur and unrivaled scale. One of the famed "Commonwealth Avenue Sisters," the home features a magnificent limestone facade, richly detailed interiors, ornate moldings, and dramatic entertaining spaces throughout, making it an unmatched jewel of the Back Bay neighborhood. Grand formal living and dining rooms, a stunning gourmet kitchen, and a sensational family room with Juliet balcony overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall create an exceptional setting for both refined entertaining and everyday living. Complete with commercial elevator access to every floor, multiple private decks, 5+ bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, and 2 heated garage and 4 heated outdoor parking, this is a singular opportunity to own one of Back Bay's most iconic single-family residences.
Unit Size
10,689 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$3,273
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$13,646
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1899

Listed By

Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

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Last updated: 25 days ago (MLSPIN #73577894)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 16, 2026 Listed by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate $34,990,000
Listed by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Jan 26, 2011 Sold
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Sep 1, 2010 Listed by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate $9,500,000
Listed by Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Sep 25, 2009 Listed $10,500,000
Listed
Parisian inspired Beaux Arts style single family home on prestigious Commonwealth Avenue. Designed by renowned architect S.D Kelley in c. 1882 this ultimate home has been carefully restored and meticulously renovated. Offering all the advantages of luxury living including an exquisite custom designed kitchen, dramatic formal living room, elegant formal dining room, and a handsome library! 5+ bedrooms, 5 full & 3 half baths. Elevator, A/C, 3 private decks! Heated Indoor & Outdoor Parking.

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Elevator
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 6
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Elevator
Rooms: 16
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 7
Basement: Full
Exterior Details
Has Property Attached
Square Footage: 10689
Architectural Style: See Remarks
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1882
Building Area Total: 10689
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Size Square Feet: 3237
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $13,206,200
Tax Annual Amount: $163,757
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1899
  • Effective Year Built: 2016
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 18
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Partial Bathrooms: 7
  • Building Condition: 1
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 11
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 400
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 5
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,237
  • Total Building Area: 8,717
  • Gross Building Area: 10,829
  • Building Area: 8,717
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 8,717
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000074
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Boston School District
  • Census Tract: 010702

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Parcel: CBOS W:05 P:01350 S:000
  • Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
  • Latitude: 42.3517
  • Longitude: -71.0772

    Address

  • Full Address: 128 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 128
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Boston
  • Carrier Code: C016
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2901
  • Zip Code: 02116

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $13,212,700

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1566
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 4,800,214
  • High Value: 5,551,983
  • Low Value: 4,048,444

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $12,302,300
  • Assessed Land Value: $4,319,700
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $7,982,600

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 16, 2016
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 22389
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jan 26, 2011
  • Previous Sale Amount: $8,750,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
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About Back Bay

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,439,500

Sale Price/ft²

$1,351

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

70

Average Home Size

2124 ft²

Average Home Age

104.5 years

Currently For Sale

171 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 25 days ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73577894

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 128 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 128 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1899 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 128 Commonwealth Avenue is $33,369,330.
What are some comparable homes to 128 Commonwealth Avenue?
There are currently no comparable homes to 128 Commonwealth Avenue.
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