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.
For sale
$38,000,000
55 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
5beds
10,803sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
3,237 Square Feet Lot
$14,886,100 Zestimate®
$3,518/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple officesExpansive family roomMedia roomMultiple laundry roomsTemperature-controlled wine roomCatering kitchenThree private terraces
- 99 days |
- 10,227 |
- 355 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Antonio Khoury 781-385-1695,
Serhant 617-250-0559
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73517239
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Wet Bar, Elevator
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 9
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,803
- Total interior livable area: 10,803 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 9,572
- Finished area below ground: 1,231
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Under, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 3,237 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:02887 S:000,4870656
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
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
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,994,500
- Annual tax amount: $138,896
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
Estimated market value
$14,886,100
$11.46M - $19.20M
$3,469/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $38,000,000+171.4%$3,518/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73517239 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2016 | Listing removed | $2,500-61.5% |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2013 | Sold | $14,000,000+142.6%$1,296/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2012 | Listing removed | $6,500$1/sqft |
Source: BostonPads LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2012 | Listed for rent | $6,500$1/sqft |
Source: BostonPads LLC #1456547 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2001 | Sold | $5,770,000-2.2%$534/sqft |
Source: LINK #5076 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/1999 | Sold | $5,900,000+168.2%$546/sqft |
Source: LINK #27770 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/1990 | Sold | $2,200,000+10%$204/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/1989 | Sold | $2,000,000-6.1%$185/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/1988 | Sold | $2,130,000$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,896 +8.8% | $11,994,500 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $127,707 +1.5% | $11,716,200 |
| 2023 | $125,832 +4.5% | $11,716,200 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $120,358 +4% | $11,062,300 +2% |
| 2021 | $115,720 +4.3% | $10,845,400 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $110,956 +5.2% | $10,507,200 +5% |
| 2019 | $105,450 +6.2% | $10,004,700 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $99,259 +315.9% | $9,471,300 +5% |
| 2017 | $23,864 -75% | $9,020,300 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $95,455 +9.4% | $8,677,700 +20.4% |
| 2015 | $87,279 -15.8% | $7,207,200 -12.5% |
| 2014 | $103,638 +17.6% | $8,238,300 +22.9% |
| 2013 | $88,103 +14.2% | $6,704,910 +13.3% |
| 2012 | $77,145 +15% | $5,916,000 +12.8% |
| 2011 | $67,076 +14.1% | $5,244,448 +6% |
| 2010 | $58,777 +9.8% | $4,947,596 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $53,542 -3% | $5,036,900 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $55,210 -4.4% | $5,032,800 -4.2% |
| 2007 | $57,745 | $5,254,300 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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