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  • $1,800,000

    178 Commonwealth Ave #7, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    1,239sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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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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