55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Boston
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
55 Commonwealth Avenue,Boston, MA 02116
$38,000,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 10,803 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: khoury group, antonio khoury
Office: serhant
MLS#:73517239
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$38,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$3,517.54

About this home

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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Home facts

  • Year built:1875
  • Listing ID #:73517239
  • Updated:September 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:17
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished
  • Living area:10,803 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1875
  • Building area:10,803 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.07 Acres
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Decorative Lighting, Patio, Porch

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$38,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$3,517.54
  • Tax amount:$138,896 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Elevator, Wet Bar

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Paved, Under
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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