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57 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02116

$23,000,000
16 Unit
16 Beds
17 Baths
10165 SQFT
0.07 Acre
57 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

Property Description

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)

Property Overview

Building Information

  • Total Units: 16
  • Total Floors: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 16
  • Total Full Baths: 17
  • Amenities: Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Park, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court, University, Walk/Jog Trails

Financial

  • APOD Available: Yes
  • Expenses Source: Estimated
  • Gross Operating Income: 450000
  • Gross Expenses: 97000
  • Net Operating Income: 353000

Utilities

  • Water: City/Town Water, Individual Meter, On-Site, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 3
  • Levels: 1

Unit 3 Description

  • Floors: 4
  • Levels: 1

Construction

  • Year Built: 1874
  • Type: 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
  • Foundation Info: Other (See Remarks)
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73538978
  • Last Updated: 06/25/26

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/23/2026Active$23,000,000$2,263MLSPIN
06/19/2026New$23,000,000$2,263MLSPIN

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Map & Nearby Places

The Learning Project

Private School, Grades: K-6

0.07mi

The Learning Project Elementary School

Private School, Grades: K-6

0.07mi

Commonwealth School

Private School, Grades: 9-12

0.13mi

School of Fashion Design

School

0.15mi

Fisher College

University

0.17mi

Snowden International High School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.2mi

Bay State College

University

0.25mi

Bright Horizons

Grades: PK-K

0.25mi

Lolita

Bar

0.18mi

Club Café

Bar

0.36mi

Revival Cafe + Kitchen

Breakfast & Coffee Shop

0.09mi

Thinking Cup

Cafe

0.09mi

L.A. Burdick Chocolates

Chocolate & Coffee Shop

0.13mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.18mi

Blue Bottle Coffee

Coffee Shop

0.21mi

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Bagel & Cake & Tea & Coffee Shop

0.22mi

Tufts Medical Center

Hospital

0.58mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 7, Ladder 17

Fire Station

0.37mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 33, Ladder 15

Fire Station

0.6mi

MBTA Transit Police

Police

0.38mi

Exeter Street Theatre

Theatre

0.25mi

Lyric Stage

Theatre

0.3mi

New England Historic Genealogical Society

Museum

0.09mi

Gibson House

Museum

0.15mi

First Corps of Cadets Museum

Museum

0.35mi

William Hickling Prescott House

Museum

0.46mi

Gallery NAGA

Gallery

0.11mi

Arden Gallery

Gallery

0.12mi

The Bar Method

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.09mi

Parker Cote Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.13mi

Boston Sports Club

Fitness Centre. Sports: Swimming, Fitness, Exercise

0.14mi

SoulCycle

Fitness Centre. Sports: Cycling

0.21mi

CorePower Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.21mi

Invictus

Fitness Centre

0.27mi

Healthworks

Fitness Centre. Sports: Multi, Yoga

0.3mi

YWCA

Fitness Centre

0.32mi

Commonwealth Ave Mall

Municipal Park

0.02mi

Charles River Esplanade

Park

0.16mi

Boston Public Garden

Park

0.23mi

Frieda Garcia Park

Park

0.35mi

Isabella Street Park

Park

0.36mi

Statler Park

Municipal Park

0.37mi

Southwest Corridor Park

State Park

0.38mi

Boston Common

Park

0.39mi

Clarendon Street Play Area

Playground

0.03mi

Esplanade Playspace

Playground

0.19mi

French Cultural Center

Library

0.09mi

Snowden International School Library

Library

0.2mi

Boston Public Library

Library

0.23mi

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Library

0.27mi

Boston Renaissance Charter School Media Center

Library

0.4mi

Advent School Library

Library

0.41mi

Harvard Musical Association

Library

0.44mi

Massachusetts State Transportation Library

Library

0.44mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.18mi

Capsule

Pharmacy

0.21mi

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.45mi

Copley Place

Mall

0.35mi

Prudential Center

Mall

0.41mi

The Rug Company

Furniture

0.12mi

Restoration Hardware

Furniture

0.15mi

Pompanoosuc Mills

Furniture

0.2mi

Boylston St @ Clarendon St

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0.17mi

Boylston St @ Berkeley St

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0.19mi

Boylston St @ Dartmouth St

10
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0.22mi

Saint James Ave @ Clarendon St

39
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0.22mi

Copley

Green B
Green C
Green D
Green E

0.22mi

Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

10
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504
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0.24mi

Arlington

Green B
Green C
Green D
Green E

0.26mi

Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

39
501
504
57

0.3mi

Seller's Representative: Lawrence O'Connor, Sterling Beacon Hill
MLS ID#: 73538978

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MLS PIN data last updated at 2026-06-25 17:14:00

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