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169 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02116
- $2,250,000
- Price
- 2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1938
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Condominium
HOA: HOA: $1,715 / mo
- HOA Fees Include
- Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
- Special Assessment
- No
Floor:
4th · Penthouse
Accessibility:
Elevator
Pets:
No Pets
Parking:
1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Heat Pump, AC
Laundry:
Unknown
Outdoor space:
Private Outdoor
About this home
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.
Neighborhood & Transit
Back Bay
169 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Copley Green 0.16 mi
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Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.35 mi
- Foxboro Event Service
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Needham Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
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Arlington Green 0.41 mi
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Prudential Green 0.45 mi
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Hynes Convention Center Green 0.50 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 302 days
- Listing Price:
- $2,200,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $1,135
- Tax Assessment:
- $2,023,400 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $1,636 / Monthly
- HOA Fee:
- $1,715 / Monthly
Home Facts
Where is the Unit in the building?
- Unit Placement
- 4th | Top/Penthouse
- Facing Direction
- South
- Elevator
- Yes
- Handicap Access
- Unknown
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,938 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Marketing floor plan measured
- Kitchen
- Floor 4
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 4
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- 1
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 1938
- Flooring
- Unknown
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Hot Water Radiators, Heat Pump
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 100 Amps
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Space
- Yes - Private
- Features
- Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- 1 Parking Space, Off-Street
Home Owner Association information
- Restrictions
- Unknown
- HOA
- $1,715 / Monthly
- HOA Includes
- Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
- Special Assessment
- No
- Pets allowed
- No
Room details
- Living room level
- Fourth Floor
- Dining room level
- Fourth Floor
- Family room level
- Fourth Floor
- Bedroom 2 level
- Fourth Floor
Listing information
- Listing agent
- MonaLisa Team
- Listing office
- Compass
- MLS PIN #
- 73440342
- Disclosure
- Twelve month minimum rental leases.
- Disclosure
- Marketing floor plan measured