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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, new 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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms2
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom2
  • Parcel Number 3359119
  • Unit Number7

Location

  • NeighborhoodBack Bay
  • SubdivisionBack Bay
  • Address178 Commonwealth
  • Building Number178
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02116

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,239
  • Building Area Source Master Deed
  • Living Area 1,239
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Structure Type Brownstone

Other

  • Association Fee $700
  • Association Fee Frequency Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
  • Date Listed02/05/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,397,300
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$16,180

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,800,000
  • MLS Number73474802
  • Modification Date02/09/2026
  • Property SubTypeCondominium

Interior

  • Flooring Wood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck - Roof
  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Association Amenities Hot Water
  • Other AmenitiesFireplace
  • PetsYes

Parking

  • Parking Spaces1
  • Parking Features Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Full Bath2

Building

  • BasementN
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Common Walls No One Above
  • Construction Materials Brick, Stone
  • Entry Level 4
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Roof
  • Rooms5
  • Stories2
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
  • Year Built1884
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

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Listed by Davant Scarborough of Compass

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