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.
Property Details
Price:
$21,950,000
MLS #:
73527728
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
6.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Jun 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
9,624
Total Sq Ft:
9,624
Lot Size:
3,237 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1899
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
9124
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 3 Half Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
500
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
8
Flooring
Wood, Marble
Heating
Central
Levels
Multi/Split
Exterior
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Deck – Roof, Balcony
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
6
Parking Features
Off Street, Deeded
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Patio And Porch Features
Deck – Roof
Roof
Rubber
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$141,208
Map
Community
- Address129 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 Jun 08, 2026
423
Single Family Listed
117
Avg DOM
713
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,013,740
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 129 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $21,950,000 and features 6 beds, 7 baths, and has approximately 9,624 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1899. The current price per square foot is $2,281. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $713. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $2,013,740. To schedule a showing of MLS#73527728 at 129 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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129 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA