$1,800,000
178 Commonwealth Ave PH
Boston, MA, 02116
Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space in rear of building. 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, 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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,800,000
MLS #:
73545292
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
backbay
Listed Date:
Jul 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,239
Total Sq Ft:
1,239
Year Built:
1884
Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1239
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Radiant
Interior Features
Wet Bar
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water
Common Walls
No One Above
Community Features
Public Transportation, House of Worship
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Deck, Balcony, City View(s)
Open Parking Spaces
1
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Roof
Rubber
Stories
2
View
City
Financial
HOA Fee
$700
HOA Includes
Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$16,180
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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- Address178 Commonwealth Ave PH Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02116
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Property Summary
- 178 Commonwealth Ave PH Boston MA is a Condo for sale in Boston, MA, 02116. It is listed for $1,800,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,239 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1884. The current price per square foot is $1,453. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Boston is $1,017. The average listing price for Condo in Boston is $1,390,836. To schedule a showing of MLS#73545292 at 178 Commonwealth Ave PH in Boston, MA, contact your Pegasus Realty LLC agent at 781-858-3505.
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178 Commonwealth Ave PH
Boston, MA