Listing of the Week: One of Boston's Most Expensive Homes Hits the Market for $38 Million
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Boston's luxury real estate market has a new crown jewel.
A meticulously restored 19th-century townhouse in the heart of Back Bay has officially hit the market for $38 million, making it one of the most expensive residential properties currently for sale in Massachusetts.
Located on one of Back Bay's most coveted streets, 55 Commonwealth Avenue is a historic residence that blends timeless architecture with modern luxury across multiple levels of impeccably designed living space. Original period details that include soaring ceilings, grand staircases, and intricate millwork have been thoughtfully preserved, while contemporary updates elevate the home to the standards of today's ultra-luxury buyer.
The listing reflects a growing appetite for turnkey historic homes that offer both heritage and modern convenience, particularly in Boston's tightly held luxury market, where inventory at this caliber remains exceptionally limited.
"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Boston's most significant private residences," says Antonio Khoury, Founding Partner of SERHANT. Boston. "Homes of this caliber rarely become available. It represents the very best of Back Bay living with historic character, architectural integrity, and an unparalleled location."
Back Bay has long been considered Boston's most prestigious residential neighborhood, prized for its iconic brownstones, proximity to the Public Garden and Charles River, and walkable access to Newbury Street's boutiques, fine dining, and cultural institutions. While the neighborhood has consistently attracted executives, entrepreneurs, and international buyers, trophy homes of this scale and quality remain exceedingly rare.
As luxury buyers continue to seek architecturally significant homes in established urban neighborhoods, this landmark townhouse stands as one of New England's defining residential offerings, an address that is as much a piece of Boston history as it is a statement of contemporary luxury.
Listing Agent: Antonio Khoury (781) 385-1695 AK@SERHANT.COM