For Sale

17 Commonwealth Ave Unit PH, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$9,850,000
Price
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3031
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $3,033 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Garden Area, Management Fee
Special Assessment
No
Floor: 4th floor
Accessibility: Elevator
Pets: No Pets
Parking: 4 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC
Laundry: In Unit Laundry
Outdoor space: Private Outdoor

About this home

Exquisite penthouse duplex on the first block of Commonwealth Ave! This owner occupied, professionally managed building is comprised of 3 units and offers secure direct elevator access, private storage closet, and on-site garage parking. Welcomed into the main living level of this gracious penthouse by a magnificent staircase, you are immediately drawn into the formal living room with its large Comm Ave facing windows, beautiful fireplace and attached private office with its own fireplace, built-ins and Comm Ave views. A formal dining room is adjacent to an open family room and kitchen that offers direct access to a private deck. A well designed kitchen with abundant storage, gas cooking, 3 ovens, top-of-the-line appliances and an island with breakfast bar. The kitchen also has access to a back hall w wine storage and second staircase, as well as the powder room and front hall closet. An elegant skylit staircase floods the home with natural light and leads to the upper level of the home. 3 generous bedrooms including a large front facing primary suite with fireplace, 5-piece stone bathroom and attached dressing room. 2 additional bedroom share a beautiful stone bathroom. A full staircase and head house with wet bar open to a sensational and large roof deck! Ideal for entertaining, this urban oasis has water, electricity and sensational views over the Comm Ave Mall. This gracious home also offers a 4 gas fireplaces, storage, a laundry room, central air, and many built-ins throughout. Complete with captivating views of the Back Bay skyline and Comm Ave Mall, this fabulous penthouse has it all including on site garage parking for 4 cars!

Neighborhood & Transit

Back Bay

17 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Arlington Green 0.16 mi
  • Copley Green 0.31 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.42 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line
  • Boylston Green 0.44 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
50 days
Listing Price:
$9,850,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$3,250
Tax Assessment:
$5,875,500 in 2026
Taxes:
$6,131 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$3,033 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
4th
Facing Direction
South
Elevator
Yes
Handicap Access
Unknown

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,031 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Unknown
Primary Bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Laundry
In Unit
Living levels
2
Rooms
8
Above grade area
3031
Flooring
Unknown
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Yes - Private
Features
Unknown

Parking

Garage Parking
4 Parking Spaces, Attached, Under
Off Street Parking
None, Deeded

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$3,033 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Garden Area, Management Fee
Special Assessment
No
Pets allowed
No
Security
Intercom

Listing information

Listing agent
Michael Harper
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS PIN #
73576947

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