Off Market

178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 7, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02116

$1,800,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1239
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $700 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Reserve Funds
Special Assessment
No
Floor: 4th · Penthouse
Pets: Pet Friendly
Parking: 1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC
Laundry: In Unit Laundry
Outdoor space: Private Outdoor

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

Back Bay

178 Commonwealth Ave, Boston · MA 02116

Nearby transit

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

  • Copley Green 0.11 mi
  • Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.29 mi
    • Foxboro Event Service
    • Framingham/Worcester Line
    • Franklin/Foxboro Line
    • Needham Line
    • Providence/Stoughton Line
  • Prudential Green 0.38 mi
  • Arlington Green 0.42 mi
  • Hynes Convention Center Green 0.46 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
512 days
Listing Price:
$1,800,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,453
Tax Assessment:
$1,397,300 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,348 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$700 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
4th | Top/Penthouse
Facing Direction
North
Elevator
Unknown
Handicap Access
Unknown

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,239 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
In Unit
Living levels
2
Rooms
5
Above grade area
1239
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat
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
Deck

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
1 Parking Space

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$700 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Reserve Funds
Special Assessment
No
Pets allowed
Yes
Association pool
No

Listing information

Listing agent
Davant Scarborough
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73368280
Disclosure
$2000 special assesment for building maintenance

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