A rare Back Bay masterpiece, this extraordinary Parisian-inspired Beaux Arts single-family residence on Commonwealth Avenue commands one of Boston’s most prestigious addresses with timeless grandeur and unrivaled scale. One of the famed “Commonwealth Avenue Sisters,” the home features a magnificent limestone façade, richly detailed interiors, ornate moldings, and dramatic entertaining spaces throughout, making it an unmatched jewel of the Back Bay neighborhood. Grand formal living and dining rooms, a stunning gourmet kitchen, and a sensational family room with Juliet balcony overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall create an exceptional setting for both refined entertaining and everyday living. Complete with commercial elevator access to every floor, multiple private decks, 5+ bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, and 2 heated garage and 4 heated outdoor parking, this is a singular opportunity to own one of Back Bay’s most iconic single-family residences.
Property Details
Price:
$34,990,000
MLS #:
73577894
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
7.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
10,689
Total Sq Ft:
10,689
Lot Size:
3,237 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1882
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
10689
Bathrooms
6 Full Bathrooms, 3 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
7
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Elevator
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Deck, Deck – Roof, Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Attached, Heated Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Deck – Roof
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$163,757
Map
Community
- Address128 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Sep 16, 2026
348
Single Family Listed
126
Avg DOM
656
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,871,049
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 128 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $34,990,000 and features 5 beds, 8 baths, and has approximately 10,689 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1882. The current price per square foot is $3,273. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $656. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,871,049. To schedule a showing of MLS#73577894 at 128 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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128 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA