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129 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Residential · Active · MLS #73527728
Listing Courtesy of Compass | Jeannemarie Conley
MLS PIN data
About this home
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 information
Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 11
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Wood, Marble
- Fireplaces
- 8
Building
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1899
- Parking
- 6
- Foundation
- Other
- Roof
- Rubber
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- Res
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $141,208
- Assessment year
- 2026
Listing history
Price and status timeline
- Ter
$45,000 · Jul 7, 2025
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