Seller's Agent in 2025
Maggie Gold Seelig
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
(617) 645-4999
12 in this area
114 Total Sales
59 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
8
Beds
10
Baths
11,297
Sq Ft
3,049
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- City View
- Property is near public transit
- No HOA
- Deck
- 11 Fireplaces
- 1-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot
About This Home
As of November 2025This 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $142,678
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R2
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Property Views
- City
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Slate Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 11 Fireplaces
- Finished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Additional Features
- Property is near public transit
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02889 S:000,3352967
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2023
Sold by
Barbara A Cherubini T
Bought by
Cft 59 Comm Avenue Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 2021
Sold by
Cherubini Barbara
Bought by
A Cherubini 2008 T B
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2000
Sold by
Akhtar T
Bought by
Cherubini Barbara
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $2,900,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | Sold | $21,000,000 | -15.8% | $1,859 / Sq Ft |
| 10/20/2025 10/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10/2025 10/10/25 | For Sale | $24,950,000 | -- | $2,209 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,678 | $12,321,100 | $4,665,500 | $7,655,600 |
| 2024 | $133,833 | $12,278,300 | $3,948,700 | $8,329,600 |
| 2023 | $131,869 | $12,278,300 | $3,948,700 | $8,329,600 |
| 2022 | $133,588 | $12,278,300 | $3,948,700 | $8,329,600 |
| 2021 | $124,771 | $11,693,600 | $3,760,700 | $7,932,900 |
| 2020 | $117,692 | $11,145,100 | $3,365,400 | $7,779,700 |
| 2019 | $109,761 | $10,413,800 | $2,614,600 | $7,799,200 |
| 2018 | $101,963 | $9,729,300 | $2,614,600 | $7,114,700 |
| 2017 | $98,084 | $9,261,900 | $2,614,600 | $6,647,300 |
| 2016 | $95,271 | $8,661,000 | $2,614,600 | $6,046,400 |
| 2015 | $103,748 | $8,567,100 | $1,692,500 | $6,874,600 |
| 2014 | $96,227 | $7,649,200 | $1,692,500 | $5,956,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Maggie Gold Seelig
-
Julie Harrison
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Julie Harrison
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 413-6332
18 in this area
54 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73442206
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002889
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