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  • $34,990,000

    128 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    5beds
    10,689sqft
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    $237,143/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1882
    -- sqft lot
    $16,714,700 Zestimate®
    $3,273/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Richly detailed interiorsMultiple private decksStunning gourmet kitchenOrnate moldingsDramatic entertaining spaces throughout
    A rare Back Bay masterpiece, this extraordinary Parisian-inspired Beaux Arts single-family residence on Commonwealth Avenue commands one of Boston’s most prestigious addresses with timeless grandeur and unrivaled scale. One of the famed “Commonwealth Avenue Sisters,” the home features a magnificent limestone façade, richly detailed interiors, ornate moldings, and dramatic entertaining spaces throughout, making it an unmatched jewel of the Back Bay neighborhood. Grand formal living and dining rooms, a stunning gourmet kitchen, and a sensational family room with Juliet balcony overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall create an exceptional setting for both refined entertaining and everyday living. Complete with commercial elevator access to every floor, multiple private decks, 5+ bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, and 2 heated garage and 4 heated outdoor parking, this is a singular opportunity to own one of Back Bay’s most iconic single-family residences.
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    Tracy Campion,

    Campion & Company Back Bay

    Source: LINK,MLS#: 245688

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 9
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 10,689
      • Total interior livable area: 10,689 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: 2 heated garage and 4 heated outdoor parking
      Details
      • Parcel number: CBOSW05P01350S000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1882

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Boston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $3,273/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $12,823,900
      • Annual tax amount: $148,501
      • Date on market: 9/16/2026
      • Listing agreement: E

        Estimated market value

        $16,714,700

        $13.37M - $20.89M

        Not available

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/16/2026Listed for sale$34,990,000+299.9%$3,273/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73577894 Report a problem
        1/26/2011Sold$8,750,000+1.2%$819/sqft
        Source: LINK #79185 Report a problem
        6/21/2004Sold$8,650,000+700.9%$809/sqft
        Source: LINK #40104 Report a problem
        1/16/1997Sold$1,080,000+58.8%$101/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/31/1995Sold$680,000-74.8%$64/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/1/1989Sold$2,700,000$253/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$148,501 +10.7%$12,823,900 +4.2%
        2024$134,095 +1.5%$12,302,300
        2023$132,127 +5%$12,302,300 +6.4%
        2022$125,790 +4%$11,561,600 +2%
        2021$120,944 -12.4%$11,335,000 -13.3%
        2020$138,041 +5.2%$13,072,100 +5%
        2019$131,214 +7.6%$12,449,100 +7%
        2018$121,977 +347.9%$11,639,000 +56.7%
        2017$27,233 -75.4%$7,426,816 -26.3%
        2016$110,893 +7.8%$10,081,200 +18.6%
        2015$102,902 +1.1%$8,497,300 +5%
        2014$101,806 +3.4%$8,092,700 +8%
        2013$98,461 +20.1%$7,493,200 +19.2%
        2012$81,962 $6,285,400
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        Neighborhood: Back Bay

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
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        Rider's Paradise
        84 / 100
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