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129 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$21,950,000
Est. $122,958/month
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
9,624
Sq Ft
$2,281
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1899
Year Built
11 hours 45 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 1, 2026 • MLS# 73527728 Copied!

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.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
9,624 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Levels
Multi/Split

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1899
Living Area 9,624 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 3
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Marble
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 8
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $141,208
Assessed Value $11,276,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Marble
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Balcony
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

129 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.4 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2026
$21,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Jeannemarie Conley Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 1, 2026 New Listing Added $21,950,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
11 hours 45 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$2,281

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $141,208 $11,276,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$141,208
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$11,276,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jeannemarie Conley
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID BB804137
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2026 3:08 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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