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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.

  • Copley Green 0.16 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.35 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line
  • Arlington Green 0.41 mi
  • Prudential Green 0.45 mi
  • 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

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