Back Bay Real Estate

Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood is a desirable enclave known for its stately brownstone homes lining Commonwealth Avenue. Although largely a residential neighborhood originally constructed for Boston’s elite, Back Bay also houses architecturally significant structures such as the Boston Public Library and the Hancock Tower, Boston’s tallest skyscraper. Newbury Street and Boylston Street near the Prudential Tower offer some of Boston’s best shopping and dining options, drawing visitors from across the Greater Boston area as well as tourists. Today, Back Bay is home to 17,000 residents and along with neighboring Beacon Hill, is one of Boston’s most expensive addresses.  Read more about Back Bay real estate.

Back Bay Homes & Condos For Sale

Back Bay Homes & Condos For Sale September 29, 2023
134
Listed
98
Avg. DOM
$1,864.79
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$2,947,500
Med. List Price
134 Properties
Page 1 of 12
$35,000,000
Condo: Four Seasons Residences | One Dalton
5
Beds
6F21/2
Baths
7,557
Sq.Ft.
2020
Year Built
79
Days on Site
73135979
MLS
Introducing Residence 6102 at the world-renowned Four Seasons Private Residences, One Dalton, a magnificent two-story penthouse estate featuring the highest and most awe-inspiring residential views...
Open 10/4
776 Boylston Street #E12-C Boston,  MA 02199
$29,000,000
Condo: The Residences At Mandarin Oriental
4
Beds
5F31/2
Baths
8,360
Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
170
Days on Site
73098610
MLS
Never before available masterpiece contemporary residence located in the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental in the heart of Back Bay. This extraordinary home, an art collector's oasis in the sky, offers...
4
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
4,181
Sq.Ft.
1900
Year Built
173
Days on Site
73096612
MLS
Maison Commonwealth's Penthouse is an absolute one-of-a-kind in Back Bay. Spanning two combined brownstones and a new rooftop construction, the 4 bedroom Penthouse totals nearly 4,200 square feet of...
$19,500,000
Condo: 150 Beacon
4
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
6,365
Sq.Ft.
1905
Year Built
53
Days on Site
73145762
MLS
An architectural masterpiece, the Penthouse at 150 Beacon Street exceeds all expectations with its timeless design, detail and expanse. Encompassing the entire 4th & 5th floors of the nearly...
23
Beds
8F41/2
Baths
15,000
Sq.Ft.
1899
Year Built
324
Days on Site
73057384
MLS
The Ayer Mansion is the only Tiffany-designed home in the world. Standing five stories on both Commonwealth Ave and Marlborough St, this is a rare opportunity to match a buyer's vision with a...
$14,950,000
Condo: The Residences At Mandarin Oriental
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,708
Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
235
Days on Site
73077021
MLS
Absolutely magnificent penthouse at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental featuring amazing outdoor space and extraordinary views of Boston's beautiful Back Bay and beyond. Over 3,700sf of single floor...
7
Beds
6F21/2
Baths
10,255
Sq.Ft.
1886
Year Built
22
Days on Site
73033196
MLS
Contemporary luxury meets exceptional historic details in this exquisite Back Bay Townhouse! With over 10,000 SF of impeccably renovated living and entertaining spaces, this property is in a class of...
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
4,698
Sq.Ft.
1900
Year Built
352
Days on Site
73047631
MLS
This expansive unit features spacious formal living and dining rooms with a 14-foot ceiling, an enormous family room with a discreet open designer kitchen looking onto a grand landscaped deck, and a...
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
4,158
Sq.Ft.
2000
Year Built
82
Days on Site
73133977
MLS
A prime location on Boston's famous Public Garden, 9 Arlington St is a professionally managed boutique condo building comprised of 6 private residences with an onsite garage and 24-hour concierge....
5
Beds
4F31/2
Baths
5,691
Sq.Ft.
1872
Year Built
5
Days on Site
73163112
MLS
Spectacular showcase townhouse in the heart of Back Bay. This magnificently renovated, 5-bed, 4 full and 3 half bath home features a spacious, family-friendly layout, 2 full parking spaces, a...
$12,300,000
Condo: Four Seasons Private Residences
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,265
Sq.Ft.
2019
Year Built
195
Days on Site
73088961
MLS
Rare opportunity to purchase residence direct from developer within Back Bay's most luxurious, award-winning residential building: Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton. This newly delivered...
5
Beds
5F21/2
Baths
3,965
Sq.Ft.
2015
Year Built
182
Days on Site
73094102
MLS
Rare opportunity to combine two 47th floor units at One Dalton Four Seasons to create the ultimate masterpiece in the sky. Located on the 47th floor, these two residences offer sweeping views of...

More About Back Bay Real Estate

 Back Bay Location

Back Bay borders the Charles River on the north; Columbus Avenue, Huntingon Avenue, Dalton Street, and the Massachusetts Turnpike to the south; Arlington Street to Park Square on the East; and Charlesgate East on the west.  The neighborhood is well-served by the MBTA Green Line with four stations as well as Back Bay station on the Orange Line, which also serves as a stop for the Commuter Rail and Amtrak.

Back Bay History

Before a 19th-century development project, Back Bay was literally a swampy bay located between Boston and Cambridge. Developers created the neighborhood by filling in some 450 acres of marshland to construct a neighborhood for Boston’s moneyed Protestant families that was removed from the overcrowding in other areas of the city. The Public Garden and Charles River helped to physically isolate the neighborhood from the rest of the city, contributing to its exclusivity. Historians estimate that in 1894, approximately 45 percent of Boston’s elite families lived in Back Bay. Henry James’ The Bostonians satirizes 19th-century Back Bay and its well-to-do residents. Other historical buildings in the neighborhood include the Arlington Street Church, the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, and the Mary Baker Eddy Library.

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