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178 Commonwealth PHBoston, MA 02116

For Sale

$1,800,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $9,000

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.

Listed by Davant Scarborough

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Compass

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617-650-0553

Last updated September 04, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73425370

Listing Facts

  • TypeCondo
  • NeighborhoodBack Bay East
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu4
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$700.48/month
  • Taxes$16,180/year
  • Size1,239 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,453

Amenities

  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Pets Allowed
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

09/03/2025
Listed by Compass
$1,800,000

Property Details for 178 Commonwealth PH

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fees

  • Association Fee: $700.48 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof

Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,239
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 3359124
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,180.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,397,300.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,239
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: N
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 7

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Parking Total: 1

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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