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!
For sale
$9,850,000
17 Commonwealth Ave #Penthouse, Boston, MA 02116
3beds
3,031sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1900
3,031 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$3,250/sqft
$3,033/mo HOA
What's special
Beautiful fireplaceCentral airLaundry roomPrivate deckOpen family roomFormal dining roomMany built-ins throughout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Harper 617-480-3938,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73576947
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,031
- Total interior livable area: 3,031 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,031
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Deeded
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 3,031 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:05 P:02832 S:006,3346237
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $3,033 monthly
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,875,500
- Annual tax amount: $73,572
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,850,000$3,250/sqft |
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