$1,800,000

178 Commonwealth Ave Unit PH Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $11,127/month

Total Views 3,494
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,239 Sq Ft
$1,453 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Brownstone
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • City View
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Davant Scarborough

Compass Listed on: 07/06/2026

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,239 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359124

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 5 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,180

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1239
  • Living Area: 1239
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 700.38
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, House of Worship
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359124
  • Zoning: 0
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16180

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/06/2026 07/06/26 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $1,453 / Sq Ft
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MLS Number: 73545292

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