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55 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02116

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55 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

$38,000,000

Beds: 5
Baths: 5 | 2
Sq. Ft.: 10,803
Type: House
Listing #73517239
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 Features
Location Information
County: Suffolk
MLS Area: Back Bay
Latitude: 42.353073
Longitude: -71.075567
Directions: Second block of Commonwealth Avenue
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 17
Interior: Wet Bar, Elevator
Number of Full Bathrooms: 5
1/2 Baths: 2
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 9
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Basement Description: Finished
Has Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior: Porch, Deck, Patio, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)
Foundation: Other
Roof: Slate
Water / Sewer: Public
Septic or Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Parking Description: Under, Paved
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Description: Under, Paved
Lot Size in Acres: 0.07
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 3,237
Zoning: R1
Building Total Area (Sq. Ft.): 10,803
Additional Information
Property Type: SF
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1875
Status: Active
Assessments: 11,994,500
Home Owners Association: f
Tax Amount: $138,896
Tax Year: 2025


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Listing Courtesy of Antonio Khoury Serhant
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