Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space able to accommodate a large SUV easily. 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, new 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 #:
73425370
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Sep 3, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,239
Total Sq Ft:
1,239
Year Built:
1884
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Steam
Laundry Features
In Unit
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Deck – Roof
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Rubber
Financial
HOA Fee
$700
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$16,180
Map
Community
- Address178 Commonwealth PH 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
- 178 Commonwealth PH 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 1,239 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1884. The current price per square foot is $1,453. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,036. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,505,325. To schedule a showing of MLS#73425370 at 178 Commonwealth PH in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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178 Commonwealth PH
Boston, MA