$38,000,000
Boston, MA, 02116
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.
Property Details
Price:
$38,000,000
MLS #:
73517239
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Address:
55 Commonwealth Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
backbay
City:
Boston
Listed Date:
May 12, 2026
State:
MA
Finished Sq Ft:
10,803
Total Sq Ft:
10,803
ZIP:
02116
Lot Size:
3,237 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1875
Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
9
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
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
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Patio, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)
Parking Features
Under, Paved
Parking Spots
3
Roof
Slate
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$138,896
Map
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55 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
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