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Boston 02116 Back Bay
59 Commonwealth Avenue
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Sold on Nov 24, 2025

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Photo of 59 Commonwealth Avenue
Photo of 59 Commonwealth Avenue
$21,000,000
● House - Off Market

59 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02116
bedrooms
8 Beds
bathrooms
8 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
11,297 Ft²
$134,399
Est. Monthly

About This Property

This grand single-family townhouse on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue offers ~11,300 square feet of elegant living space. Currently configured as a luxurious main residence with a separate staff or guest apartment, the home features 8 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths. Soaring ceilings, large windows, and restored original architectural details create a sense of timeless sophistication. Multiple private patios and decks provide ample outdoor space and skyline views, ideal for entertaining. Additional features include elevator access to all floors and a rare attached garage. Located on the "Gold Coast" between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets and just steps from the Public Garden, the Esplanade, and Boston's premier shopping and dining, this property offers the perfect blend of classic Back Bay elegance and modern living. A rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to live in a true Boston gem.
Unit Size
11,297 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$2,209
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$11,890
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1910

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Based on our analysis, the cap rate of this property is 1.25%. A negative cap rate indicates that the property might not be feasible as an income-producing asset. The median cap rate for a near zip code 11238 is 4.23%.

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Last updated: 11 months ago (MLSPIN #73442206)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 24, 2025 Sold
Premium
Sold
Oct 20, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Oct 10, 2025 Listed by MGS Group Real Estate LTD $24,950,000
Listed by MGS Group Real Estate LTD
May 5, 2000 Sold
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Sold

Property Highlights

Elevator
Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Effective Year Built: 2001
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 16
  • Bedroom Count: 6
  • Bathroom Count: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Partial Bathrooms: 9
  • Building Condition: 1
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 11
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 500
  • Living Units: 2
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 6
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,237
  • Total Building Area: 10,119
  • Gross Building Area: 11,500
  • Building Area: 10,119
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 10,119
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: 08-12 BATTERY STREET
  • Land Acres: 0000000074
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1101
  • County Land Use Code: 104

Neighborhood

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

Zoning

  • Zoning: R2

Geography

  • Parcel: CBOS W:05 P:02889 S:000
  • Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
  • Latitude: 42.353
  • Longitude: -71.0759

    Address

  • Full Address: 59 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 59
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $13,186,900

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1566
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 4,793,130
  • High Value: 5,543,789
  • Low Value: 4,042,470

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $12,278,300
  • Assessed Land Value: $3,948,700
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $8,329,600

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 05, 2000
  • Current Sale Price:
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  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
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About Back Bay

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,412,500

Sale Price/ft²

$1,353

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

70

Average Home Size

2052 ft²

Average Home Age

105.2 years

Currently For Sale

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

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Last Updated: 11 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73442206

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 59 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 59 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1910 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $2,900,000.
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