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59 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$21,000,000
Price
8
Beds
9
Baths
11297
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1910
Lot size: 3,049 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $2,209 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

This grand single-family townhouse on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue offers ~11,300 square feet of elegant living space. Currently configured as a luxurious main residence with a separate staff or guest apartment, the home features 8 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths. Soaring ceilings, large windows, and restored original architectural details create a sense of timeless sophistication. Multiple private patios and decks provide ample outdoor space and skyline views, ideal for entertaining. Additional features include elevator access to all floors and a rare attached garage. Located on the ?Gold Coast? between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets and just steps from the Public Garden, the Esplanade, and Boston?s premier shopping and dining, this property offers the perfect blend of classic Back Bay elegance and modern living. A rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to live in a true Boston gem.

Neighborhood & Transit

Back Bay

59 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

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

  • Copley Green 0.20 mi
  • Arlington Green 0.24 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.37 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
303 days
Listing Price:
$24,950,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$2,209
Tax Assessment:
$12,321,100 in 2025
Taxes:
$11,890 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
8
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
11,297 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Unknown
Primary Bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
18
Above grade area
10780
Flooring
Unknown
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
400 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
3,049 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Other (See Remarks), City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Attached
Off Street Parking
None

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Slate, Rubber

Green Features

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

Listing information

Listing agent
Maggie Gold Seelig
Listing office
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
MLS PIN #
73442206