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Sold for $21,000,000 on 11/24/25
  • $21,000,000

    59 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    8beds
    11,297sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    3,049 Square Feet Lot
    $24,037,400 Zestimate®
    $1,859/sqft
    $6,648 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    This grand single-family townhouse on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue offers ~11,300 square feet of elegant living space. Currently configured as a luxurious main residence with a separate staff or guest apartment, the home features 8 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths. Soaring ceilings, large windows, and restored original architectural details create a sense of timeless sophistication. Multiple private patios and decks provide ample outdoor space and skyline views, ideal for entertaining. Additional features include elevator access to all floors and a rare attached garage. Located on the “Gold Coast” between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets and just steps from the Public Garden, the Esplanade, and Boston’s premier shopping and dining, this property offers the perfect blend of classic Back Bay elegance and modern living. A rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to live in a true Boston gem.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 24, 2025 at 03:11pm

    Listed by:

    Maggie Gold Seelig,

    MGS Group Real Estate LTD

    Bought with:

    Julie Harrison

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73442206

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 10
    • Full bathrooms: 8
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Elevator
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 11
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 11,297
    • Total interior livable area: 11,297 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 10,780
    • Finished area below ground: 517

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Patio
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 3,049 sqft
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:05 P:02889 S:000,3352967
    • Zoning: R2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Slate,Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
    Location
    • Region: Boston
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    Estimated market value
    $24,037,400