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  • $9,850,000

    17 Commonwealth Ave #Penthouse, Boston, MA 02116

    3beds
    3,031sqft
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    $69,790/mo
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    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
    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!
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    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

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/14/2026Listed for sale$9,850,000$3,250/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73576947 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Back Bay

        Getting around

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        Rider's Paradise
        84 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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