For sale

$1,800,000

178 Commonwealth Ave #7, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

1,238sqft

$12,061/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1884

-- sqft lot

$1,740,800 Zestimate^®

$1,454/sqft

$736/mo HOA

What's special

Romanesque style brownstoneOverlooks the commonwealth mallPrivate roof deckRecessed lightingSeparate sitting areaTwo bedroomsOriginal detail fireplace

Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space in rear of building. This duplex home that overlooks the Commonwealth Mall is located in a Romanesque style brownstone which has two bedrooms, two full spa like marble bathrooms, and an elegant front facing living and dining room with original detail fireplace, bay windows, and French doors to the kitchen with appliances by Sub Zero, Bosch and Thermador. The loft-like master bedroom with skylight encompasses the upper level and connects to a separate sitting area, large walk-in closet and full bath with stackable laundry. Modern amenities include recessed lighting, a wet bar, gas lines installed throughout the building, central A/C with newer compressor, and updated elegant common spaces all in a professionally managed association. A full staircase leading to roof deck offers wonderful views of tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue and the Back Bay skyline.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Wood
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,238
Total interior livable area: 1,238 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,238

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Details

Parcel number: 3359124
Zoning: 0

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1884

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $736 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,454/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,397,300
Annual tax amount: $16,180
Date on market: 9/9/2026

Estimated market value

$1,740,800

$1.65M - $1.83M

$5,964/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	$1,800,000$1,454/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73574122 Report a problem
6/11/2026	Listing removed	$1,800,000$1,454/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474802 Report a problem
2/5/2026	Listed for sale	$1,800,000$1,454/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73474802 Report a problem
8/15/2025	Listing removed	$1,800,000$1,454/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73368280 Report a problem
5/1/2025	Listed for sale	$1,800,000+71.4%$1,454/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73368280 Report a problem
6/22/2016	Sold	$1,050,000-19.1%$848/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/17/2016	Pending sale	$1,298,000$1,048/sqft
Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71921157 Report a problem
3/1/2016	Price change	$1,298,000-3.9%$1,048/sqft
Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71921157 Report a problem
11/24/2015	Price change	$1,350,000-6.9%$1,090/sqft
Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71921157 Report a problem
10/19/2015	Listed for sale	$1,450,000+329%$1,171/sqft
Source: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate #71921157 Report a problem
8/28/1991	Sold	$338,000+12.7%$273/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/21/1989	Sold	$300,000$242/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$16,181 +6.2%	$1,397,300
2024	$15,231 +6.6%	$1,397,300 +5%
2023	$14,293 +0.7%	$1,330,800 +2%
2022	$14,195 +8.2%	$1,304,700 +6.1%
2021	$13,121 -2.6%	$1,229,700 -3.6%
2020	$13,466 +2.2%	$1,275,200 +2%
2019	$13,173 +6.6%	$1,249,800 +6%
2018	$12,354 +415.7%	$1,178,800 +5%
2017	$2,396 -79.2%	$1,123,000 +7%
2016	$11,545 +9.9%	$1,049,500 +21%
2015	$10,504 +11.2%	$867,400 +15.5%
2014	$9,446 +0.5%	$750,900 +5%
2013	$9,398 -4.6%	$715,200 -5.4%
2012	$9,854 +2%	$755,700
2011	$9,665 +7.7%	$755,700
2010	$8,978 +9.8%	$755,700 -1.8%
2009	$8,178 -3.1%	$769,300
2008	$8,439 -1.4%	$769,300 -1.2%
2007	$8,558	$778,700