129 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116
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.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Marble
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 500
- Finished area above ground: 9,124
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 9,624
- Total interior livable area: 9,624 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3351981
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: Res
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof,Balcony
Lot
- Lot size: 3,237 sqft
- Features: Other
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street,Deeded
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $110,991 | $1,331,892 |
| Home Insurance * | $3,932 | $47,184 |
| Property Taxes | $21,074 | $252,888 |
| Electricity | $1,897 | $22,773 |
| Total | $137,894 | $1,654,728 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Listed for sale | $21,950,000 |
| 2025-07-07 | Listing removed | $24,850,000 |
| 2025-01-15 | Listed for sale | $24,850,000 |
| 2024-09-04 | Listing removed | $27,000,000 |
| 2024-06-12 | Price change | $24,990,000 |
| 2024-05-16 | Listed for sale | $27,000,000 |
| 1998-01-09 | Sold | $2,112,000 |
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