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17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

$9,850,000

Estimated $66,824/month Calculator

Condo

3 Bedrooms

Baths

3031

Total Parking: 8 (4 Garage)

Built in 1900

Exquisite penthouse duplex on the first block of Commonwealth Ave! This owner occupied, professionally managed building is comprised of 3 units and offers secure direct elevator access, private storage closet, and on-site garage parking. Welcomed into the main living level of this gracious penthouse by a magnificent staircase, you are immediately drawn into the formal living room with its large Comm Ave facing windows, beautiful fireplace and attached private office with its own fireplace, built-ins and Comm Ave views. A formal dining room is adjacent to an open family room and kitchen that offers direct access to a private deck. A well designed kitchen with abundant storage, gas cooking, 3 ovens, top-of-the-line appliances and an island with breakfast bar. The kitchen also has access to a back hall w wine storage and second staircase, as well as the powder room and front hall closet. An elegant skylit staircase floods the home with natural light and leads to the upper level of the home. 3 generous bedrooms including a large front facing primary suite with fireplace, 5-piece stone bathroom and attached dressing room. 2 additional bedroom share a beautiful stone bathroom. A full staircase and head house with wet bar open to a sensational and large roof deck! Ideal for entertaining, this urban oasis has water, electricity and sensational views over the Comm Ave Mall. This gracious home also offers a 4 gas fireplaces, storage, a laundry room, central air, and many built-ins throughout. Complete with captivating views of the Back Bay skyline and Comm Ave Mall, this fabulous penthouse has it all including on site garage parking for 4 cars!

This home has been viewed 5 times

Last Checked: September 19th, 2026 at 6:33am (Source: MLS PIN #73576947)

Garage Parking

Air Conditioning

Waterview

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Listing ID73576947

Property TypeCondominium

Price9850000 ($3249.75/SqFt)

Building Style2/3 Family

CityBoston

CountySuffolk

MLS AreaBack Bay

Neighborhood(s)

Total Parking8 (4 Garage)

Unit Level4

Levels in Unit2

Year Built1900

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Year Built DetailsApproximate

Building Construction StatusReady for Occupancy

ZoningCD

Unit Features for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Approximate Living Area Total3031

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms8

Bedrooms3

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

LaundryArchway

Fireplaces

Outdoor SpaceNo

Flooring

Electric

Appliances

Condo Association Features for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Pet PolicyNot Allowed

Building Management

Building Construction StatusReady for Occupancy

Number of Units3

Units Owner Occupied3

Year Built1900

Year Built DetailsApproximate

Year Built SourcePublic Records

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Parking Features1

Building AmenitiesBeach Rights

Disclosures for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourcePublic Records

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsPersonal Belongings.

Compensation Based On

Documents Available

Financial Information for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Association Fee

Optional Fee0

Association Fee IncludesLandscaping

Optional Fee Includes

Association Fee FrequencyMonthly

Assessed Value$5,875,500

Real Estate Tax73572.36

Tax Year2026

Location Information for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaBack Bay

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Agent

Name: Michael Harper

Office

Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Phone: 617-266-4430

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 6131.03

Principal & Interest 60692.57

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Michael Harper

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 266-4430

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