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.
This home has been viewed 9 times
Last Checked: May 17th, 2026 at 6:08am (Source: MLS PIN #73517239)
Garage Parking
Air Conditioning
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Listing ID73517239
Property TypeSingle Family / Attached
Price$38,000,000 ($3,517.54/SqFt)
Style
CityBoston
CountySuffolk
MLS AreaBack Bay
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking2
ZoningR1
Year Built1875
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsRenovated Since
Interior Features for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Approximate Living Area Total10803
Living Area Includes BasementYes
Rooms17
Bedrooms5
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
Flooring
Electric
Exterior Features for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.07
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)3237
Total Parking5 (2 Garage)
Garage Parking2
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot Features
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction Materials
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections
Water Views
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementYes
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsBasement Fridge
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax138896
Tax Year2025
Assessed Value$11,994,500
Location Information for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaBack Bay
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116