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.
For sale
$1,800,000
178 Commonwealth Ave #7, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
1,239sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1884
-- sqft lot
$1,738,400 Zestimate®
$1,453/sqft
$700/mo HOA
What's special
Romanesque style brownstoneLoft-like master bedroomBack bay skylineOverlooks the commonwealth mallDeeded parking spacePrivate roof deckRecessed lighting
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 12:07am
Listed by:
Davant Scarborough,
Compass,
Davant Scarborough
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73368280
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,239
- Total interior livable area: 1,239 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,239
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 4758932
- Zoning: 0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
HOA
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $700 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,397,300
- Annual tax amount: $16,180
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
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