$23,000,000
About this home
Situated on the sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue, one of Boston’s most prestigious and architecturally significant streets, 57 Commonwealth Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a classic Back Bay brownstone in an unparalleled location. Nestled on a coveted block, lined with grand residences and mature trees, this distinguished property offers timeless character, exceptional scale, and tremendous long-term value. Whether viewed as a legacy investment, an income-producing asset, or a redevelopment opportunity, properties of this caliber and location seldom come to market. Steps from the Public Garden, Newbury Street, the Charles River Esplanade, and Boston’s finest dining and shopping, 57 Commonwealth Avenue embodies the elegance and enduring appeal that have made Back Bay one of the country’s most sought-after neighborhoods. A true trophy property on one of Boston’s most iconic boulevards.Twelve ornate fireplaces throughout (to be tested by Buyer)
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 73538978
- Property type
- 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 104
- On market date
- June 19, 2026
- Stories
- 4
- Total bathrooms
- 17
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- District
- Boston
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student:teacher ratio
- 7.5:1
- District
- Cambridge
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- Boston
Walkability
Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 25, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.