128 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
$34,990,000 · For sale
- 5 bedrooms
- 7.5 bathrooms
- 10,689 sq ft
- Single Family
- Built 1882
- MLS #73577894
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.
About this address
128 Commonwealth Avenue is a 5-bedroom, 7.5-bath single-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02116 with 10,689 square feet, asking $34,990,000. It was built in 1882. It has been on our site since September 24, 2026.
The median asking price among the 42 other 5-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Boston is $1,432,000. At $3,273 a square foot, it compares with a median of $534 among the 246 other single-family homes for sale in Boston with a stated size.
At 10,689 square feet, it is larger than 98% of the 42 other 5-bedroom single-family homes in Boston with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $12,302,300 for fiscal year 2023.
It scores 100 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Copley (MBTA Green Line B·C·D·E), about 0.1 miles away. The closest bus stop is Boylston St @ Clarendon St (MBTA routes 9, 39, 55), about 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Quincy Elementary School (0.7 miles), Vassal Lane Upper School (1.3 miles) and Snowden International High School (0.1 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73577894, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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