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.
| MLS # | 73517239 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1875 |
| Days On Site | 140 |
| Listing Provided By | Serhant | Khoury Group |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 7 Total |
| SQ Feet | 10,803 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Acreage | 0.07 |
| Property View | Yes |
| Rooms Total | 17 |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Interior Features | Wet Bar, Elevator |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 9 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Exterior Features | Porch, Deck, Patio, Decorative Lighting, City View(s) |
|---|---|
| Roof | Slate |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Under, Paved |
| Open Parking Yes / No | Yes |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 138896 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 11994500 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
| State | MA |
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| County | Suffolk |
| City | Boston |
| Zip Code | 02116 |
| Area | Back Bay |
| Listing VS Median (in 02116) | |
Price: $38,000,000 low | high Med: $849,000 sqft: 10,803 low | high Med: 710 $ / sqft: $3,518 low | high Med: $1,196 On site: 140 low | high Med: 21 | |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk |
| City | Boston |
| Zip Code | 02116 |
| Area | Back Bay |
| Listing VS Median (in 02116) | |
Price: $38,000,000 low | high Med: $849,000 sqft: 10,803 low | high Med: 710 $ / sqft: $3,518 low | high Med: $1,196 On site: 140 low | high Med: 21 | |