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178 Commonwealth , #7

Boston, MA 02116
  • $1,800,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • MLS #: 73474802
Open House
UPDATED: 23 min ago
$1,800,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,239
    SQFT
  • $1,453
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Condo
Built:
1884
County:
Area:

School Ratings & Info

Listing courtesy of Davant Scarborough of Compass.

Description

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, 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.

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178 Commonwealth , #7 Boston, MA 02116

  • Price: $1,800,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 23 min ago
  • MLS #: 73474802
2
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
1,239
SQFT
$1,453
$/SQFT
1884
Built
Neighborhood:
Back Bay
County:
Suffolk
Area:
Back Bay
Property Description
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, 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.
Exterior Features

Construction Materials BrickStone Covered Spaces 0 Entry Level 4 Exterior Features Deck - Roof Garage YN No Parking Features Off Street Parking Total 1 Patio And Porch Features Deck - Roof Roof Rubber Spa YN No Structure Type Brownstone Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances RangeOvenDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasherDryer Basement N Building Area Total 1239 Common Walls No One Above Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Cooling Zones 2 Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring Wood Heat Zones 2 Heating Hot Water Heating YN Yes Laundry Features In Unit Lead Paint Unknown Rooms Total 5

Property Features

Association Amenities Hot Water Association Fee 700.48 Association Fee Frequency Monthly Association Fee Includes HeatSewerInsuranceSnow Removal Community Features Public TransportationShoppingParkT-StationUniversity Home Warranty YN No Management Professional - Off Site Pets Allowed Yes Property Sub Type Condominium Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 16180 Tax Year 2025 Unit Building 7 Utilities for Gas Rangefor Gas Oven Water Source Public Year Built Details Actual Zoning 0

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The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein. Data last updated 2026-04-12T12:04:13.653.
 
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