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
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
$2,534,900 Zestimate®
$1,540/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$2,534,900
$2.31M - $2.79M
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Listed by:
Bill Gehan 617-797-1270,
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate 617-236-0711
Bought with:
Rebecca Davis Tulman and Leslie Singleton Adam
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73362756
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 Square Feet
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 & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $689 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,540/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,893,900
- Annual tax amount: $21,931
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Exclusions: Excludes All Drapes.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $2,525,000-1%$1,540/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Contingent | $2,550,000$1,555/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,550,000+39.7%$1,555/sqft |
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| 6/21/2017 | Listing removed | $6,000$4/sqft |
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| 5/26/2017 | Listed for rent | $6,000+9.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/17/2017 | Sold | $1,825,000$1,113/sqft |
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| 4/12/2017 | Pending sale | $1,825,000$1,113/sqft |
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| 4/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,825,000$1,113/sqft |
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| 4/12/2017 | Pending sale | $1,825,000$1,113/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,825,000+52.1%$1,113/sqft |
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| 9/22/2015 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/25/2015 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 1/12/2007 | Sold | $1,200,000+14.4%$732/sqft |
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| 1/14/2005 | Sold | $1,048,719+4.9%$639/sqft |
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| 4/7/2000 | Sold | $1,000,000+79.4%$610/sqft |
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| 8/6/1998 | Sold | $557,500+50.7%$340/sqft |
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| 2/28/1992 | Sold | $370,000$226/sqft |
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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 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02116
- Back Bay
- 118 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5
