129 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
$19,995,000 · For sale
- 6 bedrooms
- 6.5 bathrooms
- 9,624 sq ft
- Single Family
- Built 1899
- MLS #73527728
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.
About this address
129 Commonwealth Avenue is a 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath single-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02116 with 9,624 square feet, asking $19,995,000. It was built in 1899. It has been on our site since July 15, 2026.
The median asking price among the 14 other 6-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Boston is $1,235,000. At $2,078 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 9,624 square feet, it is larger than all of the 14 other 6-bedroom single-family homes in Boston with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $10,455,500 for fiscal year 2023. It last sold for $5,000,000 in June 2018.
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 0.2 miles away. The closest bus stop is Boylston St @ Dartmouth St (MBTA routes 9, 39, 55), about 0.2 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 #73527728, 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.
More homes for sale in Boston
- 2 Commonwealth Avenue #PH3-4, Boston — $19,500,000 · 3 bd, 4.5 ba
- 1 Dalton St #4901, Boston — $18,500,000 · 2 bd, 2.5 ba
- 401 Beacon Street #PH, Boston — $18,500,000 · 5 bd, 5 ba
- 17 Bradston, Boston — $18,000,000
- 17 Bradston, Boston — $18,000,000
- 33 Third Avenue, Boston — $22,000,000
- 431 Melnea Cass Boulevard, Boston — $22,000,000
- 4 Gloucester Street, Boston — $17,675,000 · 7 bd, 7 ba
See all Boston homes for sale and rent, every home in Boston by street, or browse every home for sale and neighborhood guides with Benjamin Realty.
To ask about this home or book a tour, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].