Back Bay Homes for Sale

Welcome to Back Bay, one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods, where historic charm meets modern sophistication. Nestled in the heart of Suffolk County, Back Bay is renowned for its stunning Victorian brownstones, upscale boutiques, and vibrant cultural scene. This picturesque area is bordered by the Charles River, offering residents breathtaking views and an abundance of outdoor activities, from leisurely strolls along the esplanade to cycling along scenic pathways.

Back Bay is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s a community that thrives on its rich history and architectural beauty. The streets are lined with elegant mansions and trendy shops, making it a perfect blend of classic New England charm and contemporary urban living. The neighborhood is also home to some of Boston's finest dining establishments, art galleries, and the prestigious Newbury Street, which is a shopping haven for both locals and visitors alike.

For those looking to make Back Bay their home, there are a variety of homes for sale that cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. From luxurious condos with panoramic views to charming historic homes with intricate details, the real estate market in Back Bay offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a young professional seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle or a family looking for a welcoming community, Back Bay provides a unique living experience that combines convenience, culture, and elegance.

Explore the homes for sale in Back Bay today and discover your dream residence in this enchanting Boston neighborhood. With its perfect blend of history, culture, and modernity, Back Bay is not just a place to live; it's a place to thrive.

Newest Back Bay Homes for Sale

$3,350,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73570245 MLS

Elegant - spacious - perfectly situated.Bring your vision to this 3440sf gracious Victorian townhouse in the coveted Saint Botolph neighborhood of Boston’s Back Bay.Set on a serene cul-de-sac, this four-level home offers a charming living room, spacious kitchen/dining area, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a rare combination of tranquility and convenience, just moments from all that the Back Bay and South End have to offer.Distinctive architectural character, decorative fireplaces, beautiful hardwood floors, a stained glass skylight, generous living spaces, and ample storage provide a wonderful foundation for creating a home that reflects your personal style.The flexible lower level includes a kitchen and full bathroom, offering excellent potential for a private parents’ suite, guest space, home office, or additional living area.Central air conditioning, laundry, and updated systems add modern comfort, while a private garden and two parking spaces provide exceptional convenience.A special home with character, space, and tremendous potential in one of Boston’s most desirable locations—ready for its next chapter.

23 Cumberland St, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Moshe Elmekias from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$7,900,000

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 73536744 MLS

Set along one of Back Bay's most picturesque tree-lined streets, this distinguished single-family residence pairs timeless architectural elegance with thoughtfully updated interiors and modern amenities. Grand living spaces are defined by soaring ceilings, oversized bay windows, elegant custom built-ins, handsome fireplaces, and abundant natural light. The beautifully renovated kitchen features custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a spacious butler's pantry designed for effortless entertaining. Crowning the home is a spectacular roof deck with sweeping views of the Back Bay skyline and city beyond. Recent improvements include updated HVAC systems and lighting throughout. Additional amenities include an elevator servicing all floors, a wine room, and a versatile lower level with kitchenette and full bath, ideally suited for a guest suite. Complete with an outdoor patio and 2 full parking spaces, this residence offers a rare opportunity in Boston's most coveted neighborhood.

122 Marlborough Street, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tracy Campion from Listing Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate.

$6,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73532634 MLS

This magnificent townhouse on picturesque Beacon Street offers the perfect combination of modern conveniences and historic grandeur in the heart of Back Bay. An elevator serves all levels of the home, which is topped by a dramatic skylight and private roof deck with stunning views. The tastefully appointed interiors include a grand double parlor living level with striking historic details and soaring ceilings, a living or entertaining room with full wet bar and direct access to the outdoor deck, an open kitchen, dining and family room with endless storage and high-end appliances, expansive mudroom with access to the patio and parking, and a home office. The entire 4th floor was renovated and includes the luxurious primary suite. Additional features include a whole-house water filtration system, new HVAC, ERV system for continuous fresh air, new lighting controls, and the entire home was deleaded. This wonderful home is steps from all Back Bay has to offer and includes 3 parking spaces.

321 Beacon Street, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tracy Campion from Listing Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate.

$21,950,000

6 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 73527728 MLS

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.

129 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jeannemarie Conley from Listing Office: Compass.

$9,900,000

7 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 73521104 MLS

319 Beacon Street is a stunning single-family residence offering impressive scale, refined finishes, and an outstanding layout for both grand entertaining and everyday living. Flooded with natural light from oversized windows, the residence features beautifully proportioned rooms with high ceilings, all connected by an elevator servicing every level. Elegant formal living and dining spaces provide a sophisticated setting for entertaining while maintaining a warm and inviting feel. A suburban-sized eat-in kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and extensive storage. The expansive family room with a full bar opens to a spectacular oversized deck, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor setting for entertaining. Additional highlights include a home office and a private guest suite on the lower level. Atop it all is an incredible roof deck with sweeping city views. Complete with 2 garage and 1 outdoor parking space, all in a premier Back Bay location.

319 Beacon Street, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tracy Campion from Listing Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate.

$38,000,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 73517239 MLS

Presenting 55 Commonwealth Avenue, a rare opportunity to acquire one of Back Bay's finest turnkey single-family homes, an address that rarely, if ever, comes to market. Spanning nearly 11,000 SF on the sunny side, this exceptional home offers a combination of scale, natural light, and turnkey living. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the home features formal living and dining rooms, an expansive family room, chef’s kitchen, library, multiple offices,media room, catering kitchen, and a wellness level with fitness studio, and sauna. The residence offers 5+ bedrooms with multiple ensuite baths, three private terraces, nine fireplaces, temperature-controlled wine room, multiple laundry rooms, and a best-in-class elevator with access to every level. Complete with 2 private garage spaces and 1 gated outdoor space, this home stands as the only turnkey single-family residence available on the sunny side of the second block of Comm Ave, a genuine once-in-a-generation offering.

55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Antonio Khoury from Listing Office: Serhant.

$7,250,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73501931 MLS

Exceptional Single Family home in The Heart of Back Bay. This spacious townhouse has been painstakingly updated and is altogether a perfect combination of historic charm, authentic craftsmanship, and modern conveniences. Enter to a gorgeous foyer leading to a newly built eat-in kitchen inspired by the butler’s pantry of the historic Ogden Mills mansion and a handsome fireplaced family room. One floor above is the grand formal living room and billiard room, both with oversized bay windows and fireplaces, plus a fabulous library nook. The home is topped by an expansive roof deck and the garden level provides easy access to an enclosed private courtyard and parking area for 2 cars. Additional features include beautiful period details, soaring ceiling heights, a luxurious primary suite, home office, lower level guest suite, new wine cellar and updated electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems. This architecturally significant home offers something special for the discerning buyer.

381 Beacon Street, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tracy Campion from Listing Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate.

$8,000,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73492678 MLS

Elegant single family home set on a landscaped European garden on Marlborough St. Renovated to the finest standards while keeping the quintessential Back Bay details, this home boasts 5 BR's, 3 full & 2 half baths.There is a gourmet chef's kitchen & family room on the lower level that lead out to a private patio, hot tub & direct to 2 full sized parking spaces. The main level showcases a fireplaced formal living room & dining room w/ a butler's pantry, perfect for hosting family & friends. Up one flight to the 2nd floor on an original classic staircase, you will enter the sumptuous primary suite w/ fireplace. It spans the entire floor, complete with a huge spa bathroom w/ a large soaking tub. A custom walk in closet is not to be missed. The remaining four BR's are on the upper floors & are spacious & versatile for home office & guests. Two more full baths service these BR's. A beautiful stained glass skylight crowns the top of this fabulous home. Central AC rounds out this showpiece!

340 Marlborough St, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lisa Merriman Barth from Listing Office: Barth Real Estate.

$8,475,000

4 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 73479490 MLS

Back Bay Single Family Brownstone on Marlborough Street - Designed for the buyer who values privacy and operational ease. Pull into three radiantly heated brownstone parking spaces, step inside, and let the elevator carry you from the parlor hosting floor to the rooftop terrace. Entertaining starts in the custom kitchen with integrated appliances, moves through formal dining and living rooms, then out to the private garden patio for open air evenings. Later, take the elevator up to the top floor family and media room, then step onto the rooftop terrace for open sky and distance from the street below. The entire third floor is devoted to the primary suite with dressing room, sitting room or office, and a radiant heated marble clad bath. A guest or au pair suite with wet bar keeps separation when you need it. Four bedrooms, three gas fireplaces, two wet bars, walnut built ins, and chevron floors finish the interiors. Private showings by request only.

352 Marlborough St, Boston

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Michael Carucci from Listing Office: Serhant.

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