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$23,000,000

57 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Kristin O'Connor
Bedrooms
16
Bathrooms
17
Living area
10,165 sqft
Year built
1874

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 bringing it back to a single family, 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

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Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73538978
Property type
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
138
On market date
June 19, 2026
Stories
4
Total bathrooms
17
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.07 acres
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.66 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.55 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Snowden International School at Copley
0.2 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

94
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 138 days -- 4 more days than Boston's current average of 134 days.
For reference, the median list price across 9,258 active listings in Boston right now is $68,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$138,659/mo
$4,600,000 down
$18,400,000 loan
Principal & interest$119,342
Property tax (est.)$19,167
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network. Last updated 6 days ago.

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.