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178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

$1,800,000

Estimated $12,439/month Calculator

Condo

2 Bedrooms

Baths

1239

Total Parking: 1

Built in 1884

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, 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.

This home has been viewed 31 times

Last Checked: June 12th, 2026 at 4:31am (Source: MLS PIN #73474802)

Air Conditioning

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Listing ID73474802

Property TypeCondominium

Price1800000 ($1452.78/SqFt)

Building Style2/3 Family

CityBoston

CountySuffolk

MLS AreaBack Bay

Neighborhood(s)

Total Parking1

Unit Level4

Levels in Unit2

Year Built1884

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Year Built DetailsActual

Building Construction Status

Zoning0

Unit Features for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Approximate Living Area Total1239

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms5

Bedrooms2

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

LaundryArchway

Fireplaces

Outdoor SpaceNo

FlooringTile

Electric

AppliancesRange

Condo Association Features for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Pet PolicyNot Allowed

Building ManagementDeveloper Advisory Board

Building Construction Status

Number of Units5

Units Owner Occupied5

Year Built1884

Year Built DetailsActual

Year Built SourcePublic Records

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Parking Features1

Building AmenitiesBeach Rights

Disclosures for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourceMaster Deed

Special Listing Conditions

Exclusions.

Compensation Based On

Documents AvailablePerc Test

Financial Information for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Association Fee

Optional Fee0

Association Fee IncludesLandscaping

Optional Fee Includes

Association Fee FrequencyMonthly

Assessed Value$1,397,300

Real Estate Tax16180

Tax Year2025

Location Information for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaBack Bay

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Agent

Name: Davant Scarborough

Office

Name: Compass

Phone: 617-206-3333

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 1348.33

Principal & Interest 11091.03

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

Compass

Davant Scarborough

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 206-3333

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