Above the Commonwealth Avenue tree canopy is a rare opportunity to craft your dream penthouse residence. Served by elevator, this home encompasses the building’s complete top level; presently the unit consists of two kitchens and two bedrooms, providing suitable accommodation for caretaker or guests. The home’s impressive scale offers exceptional potential for renovation into a single elegant residence, custom tailored to your unique design. Southern exposure sunlight, through 16-panel windows & peaked skylights, showcases the generous rooms & architectural features of the interior. Exclusive rights to the expansive roof with internal direct access via stairs & full door. The potential addition of a roofdeck terrace would enjoy sweeping views of the legendary Comm Ave. magnolias & Esplanade fireworks. Enjoy simple proximity to the Theater District, the Public Garden, boutiques, private social clubs & restaurants of the Back Bay. 1 car parking, convenient to interstates, MBTA/Amtrak.
Property Details
Price:
$2,200,000
MLS #:
73440342
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Oct 6, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,938
Total Sq Ft:
1,938
Year Built:
1870
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Hot Water, Heat Pump
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Deck – Roof, Deck – Roof + Access Rights
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Rubber
Financial
HOA Fee
$1,715
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$19,629
Map
Community
- Address169 Commonwealth Ave. # 5 Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 169 Commonwealth Ave. # 5 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $2,200,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,938 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1870. The current price per square foot is $1,135. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,033. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,490,088. To schedule a showing of MLS#73440342 at 169 Commonwealth Ave. # 5 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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169 Commonwealth Ave. # 5
Boston, MA