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
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Back Bay Orange Commuter Rail 5 routes 0.29 mi
- Foxboro Event Service
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Needham Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
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Prudential Green 0.38 mi
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Arlington Green 0.42 mi
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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