Above the Commonwealth Avenue tree canopy is a rare opportunity to craft your dream penthouse residence. Served by elevator, this home encompasses the building’s complete top level; presently the unit consists of two kitchens and two bedrooms, providing suitable accommodation for caretaker or guests. The home’s impressive scale offers exceptional potential for renovation into a single elegant residence, custom tailored to your unique design. Southern exposure sunlight, through 16-panel windows & peaked skylights, showcases the generous rooms & architectural features of the interior. Exclusive rights to the expansive roof with internal direct access via stairs & full door. The potential addition of a roofdeck terrace would enjoy sweeping views of the legendary Comm Ave. magnolias & Esplanade fireworks. Enjoy simple proximity to the Theater District, the Public Garden, boutiques, private social clubs & restaurants of the Back Bay. 1 car parking, convenient to interstates, MBTA/Amtrak.
Sold for $2,250,000 on 11/18/25
$2,250,000
169 Commonwealth Ave APT 5, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,938sqft
Condominium
Built in 1870
-- sqft lot
$2,250,200 Zestimate®
$1,161/sqft
$2,787 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,250,200
$2.09M - $2.41M
$2,787/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 08:08am
Listed by:
MonaLisa Team 617-930-1288,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
The Tabassi Team
RE/MAX Partners Relocation
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73440342
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2
- Level: Fourth Floor
Dining room
- Level: Fourth Floor
Family room
- Level: Fourth Floor
Kitchen
- Level: Fourth Floor
Living room
- Level: Fourth Floor
Heating
- Hot Water, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,938
- Total interior livable area: 1,938 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,938
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 02944009,3351415
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $1,715 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000+2.3%$1,161/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73440342 | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$1,135/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73440342 | ||
| 2/13/2018 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
Source: Popular Properties Realty, Inc. | ||
| 10/30/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
Source: Popular Properties Realty, Inc. | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,431 +6.2% | $2,023,400 |
| 2024 | $22,055 +6.6% | $2,023,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $20,697 +0.7% | $1,927,100 +2% |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
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Estimated market value
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