For Sale

129 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$19,995,000
Price
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
9624
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1899
Lot size: 3,237 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $2,078 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 6 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Exquisite, wide Back Bay townhouse on the sunny side of Commonwealth with large private roof deck, magnificent views, Juliet balcony, and 6 outdoor parking showcases exceptional bones and timeless character. Expansive windows provide outstanding natural light, highlighting the home's historic charm and original detail. The property offers a versatile floor plan for customization, with approximately 10,000+/-sf to create luxurious spaces and exceptional entertaining space. Currently exhibiting an open and airy kitchen, soaring ceilings, a stately dining room, beautiful paneled library, 5+ well-proportional bedrooms, abundant closets, and a separate au pair suite, it is one of only a few single family homes in this highly coveted neighborhood. Its distinguished façade, irreplaceable location, and palatial scale present an extraordinary canvas for a discerning buyer. Elevator to all floors, 8 fireplaces, and grandeur complete this home’s spectacular offering. Some photos virtually staged.

Neighborhood & Transit

Back Bay

129 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Copley Green 0.15 mi
  • Arlington Green 0.34 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.35 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
156 days
Listing Price:
$19,995,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$2,078
Tax Assessment:
$11,276,000 in 2026
Taxes:
$11,767 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
9,624 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Square footage is gross
Kitchen
Unknown
Primary Bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
9124
Flooring
Wood, Marble
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
3,237 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
Deck - Roof, Balcony

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
6 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Deeded

Construction Details

Construction Type
Brick
Siding
Brick
Roof
Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
Jeannemarie Conley
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73527728
Disclosure
Some photos virtually staged.
Disclosure
Square footage is gross