For sale

$1,800,000

178 Commonwealth Ave #Penthouse, Boston, MA 02116

2beds

1,239sqft

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Condominium

Built in 1884

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$-- Zestimate^®

$1,453/sqft

$700/mo HOA

What's special

Romanesque style brownstoneOverlooks the commonwealth mallPrivate roof deckRecessed lightingSeparate sitting areaUpdated elegant common spacesTwo bedrooms

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

Kitchen

Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller

Heating

Radiant

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Features

Wet Bar
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Doors: French Doors
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,239
Total interior livable area: 1,239 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,239

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Balcony, City View(s)
Has view: Yes
View description: City

Details

Parcel number: 3359124
Zoning: 0

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1884
Major remodel year: 1980

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, House of Worship

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $700 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,453/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,397
Annual tax amount: $16,180
Date on market: 7/6/2026

Estimated market value

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/6/2026	Listed for sale	$1,800,000$1,453/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73545292 Report a problem
11/22/2025	Listing removed	$1,800,000$1,453/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73425370 Report a problem
10/10/2025	Contingent	$1,800,000$1,453/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73425370 Report a problem
9/3/2025	Listed for sale	$1,800,000$1,453/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73425370 Report a problem

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