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Boston 02116 Back Bay
55 Commonwealth Avenue
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Photo of 55 Commonwealth Avenue
Photo of 55 Commonwealth Avenue
$38,000,000
● House - For Sale

55 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
10,803 Ft²
$198,162
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
10,803 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$3,518
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$11,575
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
-

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Last updated: 30 days ago (MLSPIN #73517239)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 12, 2026 Listed by Serhant $38,000,000
Listed by Serhant
Oct 15, 2001 Sold
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Sold
Jan 30, 2001 Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Waterfront $6,995,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Waterfront
.WINE CELLAR CAPACITY 2100 BOTTLES & HUMIDOR, AUPAIR SUITE W/KITCHEN, BATHROOM, LIVINGROOM, SEPERATE ENT. 2 CAR GARG, & ONE ADDTL COVERED PKG, FULL GYM, SURROUND SOUND & INTERCOM THROUGHOUT, ELEVATOR.

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Elevator
Air Conditioning
With View
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Paved, Under
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 5
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Elevator
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Rooms: 17
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 9
Basement: Finished
Exterior Details
Has Property Attached
Square Footage: 10803
Security Features: Security System
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1875
Building Area Total: 10803
Levels: Multi/Split
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Patio and Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
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: $11,994,500
Tax Annual Amount: $138,896
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 55,144
  • Total Building Area: 0
  • Building Area: 0

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: E
  • Land Acres: 0000001266
  • Standard Land Use Code: 9200
  • County Land Use Code: 930

Neighborhood

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

Zoning

  • Zoning: E

Geography

  • Parcel: CBOS W:05 P:02875 S:500
  • Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
  • Latitude: 42.3531
  • Longitude: -71.0756

    Address

  • Full Address: 55 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 55
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Boston
  • Carrier Code: C010
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2304
  • Zip Code: 02116

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $0

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $23,160,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $23,160,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $300
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Comparables

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Closing Price
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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

2112 ft²

Average Home Age

104.8 years

Currently For Sale

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

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Last Updated: 30 days ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73517239

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 55 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 55 Commonwealth Avenue was built in and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 55 Commonwealth Avenue is $38,380,000.
What are some comparable homes to 55 Commonwealth Avenue?
There are currently no comparable homes to 55 Commonwealth Avenue.
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