Sold for $2,525,000

$2,525,000

118 Commonwealth Ave #5, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

1,640sqft

Condominium, Townhouse

Built in 1880

1,220 Square Feet Lot

$2,562,000 Zestimate^®

$1,540/sqft

$6,883 Estimated rent

Home value

$2,562,000

$2.33M - $2.82M

$6,883/mo

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What's special

Beautifully renovated Commonwealth Ave penthouse duplex with a private roof deck and deeded full parking space. Ideally situated a few blocks from the Public Garden, this home offers a gracious living area ,high ceilings, built in bookcases and a marble mantle. The newly renovated kitchen offers designer finishes with high end stainless steel appliances, a sophisticated tile backsplash and an abundance of storage. The main living level receives great light froma large skylight over the hall and dining area. The primary bedroom suite is also on this level and has a newly renovated en-suite bath that boasts a double vanity and a tub/shower with beautiful tile and stone. There is a guest bath with shower and full size stackable washer/dryer. Upstairs features an inviting lounge or office with a wall of glass overlooking the walk out roof deck. There is a guest bedroom with glass French doors, two skylights and exposed beams. A new HVAC system provides heating and air conditioning

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
Basement: None
Number of fireplaces: 2
Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,640
Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,640

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Deeded
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
Exterior features: Deck - Roof

Lot

Size: 1,220 sqft

Details

Parcel number: W:05 P:01355 S:010,3358955
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Roof: Slate,Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Security

Security features: Intercom

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Boston

HOA & financial

HOA

HOA fee: $689 monthly
Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/5/2025	Sold	$2,525,000-1%$1,540/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73362756 Report a problem
4/27/2025	Contingent	$2,550,000$1,555/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73362756 Report a problem
4/22/2025	Listed for sale	$2,550,000+39.7%$1,555/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73362756 Report a problem
6/21/2017	Listing removed	$6,000$4/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
5/26/2017	Listed for rent	$6,000+9.1%$4/sqft
Source: First Boston Realty International #72171144 Report a problem
5/17/2017	Sold	$1,825,000$1,113/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/12/2017	Pending sale	$1,825,000$1,113/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Boston - Metro #72140631 Report a problem
4/12/2017	Listed for sale	$1,825,000$1,113/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Boston - Metro #72140631 Report a problem
4/12/2017	Pending sale	$1,825,000$1,113/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Boston - Metro #72140631 Report a problem
4/4/2017	Listed for sale	$1,825,000+52.1%$1,113/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro ; Back Bay #72140631 Report a problem
9/22/2015	Listing removed	$5,500$3/sqft
Source: Marsh Properties, Inc. #71894109 Report a problem
8/25/2015	Listed for rent	$5,500$3/sqft
Source: Marsh Properties, Inc. #71894109 Report a problem
1/12/2007	Sold	$1,200,000+14.4%$732/sqft
Source: LINK #65921 Report a problem
1/14/2005	Sold	$1,048,719+4.9%$639/sqft
Source: LINK #20769 Report a problem
4/7/2000	Sold	$1,000,000+79.4%$610/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/6/1998	Sold	$557,500+50.7%$340/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/28/1992	Sold	$370,000$226/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$21,931 +8%	$1,893,900 +1.7%
2024	$20,301 +6.6%	$1,862,500 +5%
2023	$19,051 +0.7%	$1,773,800 +2%
2022	$18,920 +2%	$1,739,000
2021	$18,555 +4.2%	$1,739,000 +3.1%
2020	$17,814 +2.2%	$1,686,900 +2%
2019	$17,426 +11.1%	$1,653,300 +10.4%
2018	$15,689 +389%	$1,497,000 +4%
2017	$3,208 -78.3%	$1,439,200 +7%
2016	$14,795 +1.5%	$1,345,000 +11.7%
2015	$14,577 +8%	$1,203,700 +12.2%
2014	$13,497 +0.5%	$1,072,900 +5%
2013	$13,428 +3.6%	$1,021,900 +2.8%
2012	$12,964 +2%	$994,200
2011	$12,716 +7.7%	$994,200
2010	$11,811 +10.8%	$994,200 -0.9%
2009	$10,663 -3.1%	$1,003,100
2008	$11,004 -0.2%	$1,003,100 0%
2007	$11,030	$1,003,600