Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space in rear of building. This duplex home that overlooks the Commonwealth Mall is located in a Romanesque style brownstone which has two bedrooms, two full spa like marble bathrooms, and an elegant front facing living and dining room with original detail fireplace, bay windows, and French doors to the kitchen with appliances by Sub Zero, Bosch and Thermador. The loft-like master bedroom with skylight encompasses the upper level and connects to a separate sitting area, large walk-in closet and full bath with stackable laundry. Modern amenities include recessed lighting, a wet bar, gas lines installed throughout the building, central A/C with newer compressor, and updated elegant common spaces all in a professionally managed association. A full staircase leading to roof deck offers wonderful views of tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue and the Back Bay skyline.
Property Details
Price:
$1,800,000
MLS #:
73574122
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,238
Total Sq Ft:
1,238
Year Built:
1884
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1238
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Baseboard
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water
Common Walls
No One Above
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Brick
Open Parking Spaces
1
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Rubber
Stories
2
Financial
HOA Fee
$736
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$16,180
Map
Community
- Address178 Commonwealth # 7 Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Ledgewood Road
- Lower Allston
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Peter’s Hill
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 178 Commonwealth # 7 Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $1,800,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,238 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1884. The current price per square foot is $1,454. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $987. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,367,183. To schedule a showing of MLS#73574122 at 178 Commonwealth # 7 in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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178 Commonwealth # 7
Boston, MA