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$1,800,000
$6,000Reward *
178 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston, MA 02116Listing ID 73545292

178 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston, MA 02116

Active
Back Bay
Time on site: 38 daysLast updated: Jul 10, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
Condominium
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
Square Feet
1,239
Days on Site
Days on Site
38
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heating
Radiant
Year Built
Year Built
1884
Stories
Stories
2

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.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
178 Commonwealth Ave
County
Suffolk
City
Boston
Zip Code
02116
Subdivision
Back Bay
MLS Area
Back Bay

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
1,239
Year Built
1884
Stories
2
Construction
Brick
Roof
Rubber

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$16,180
Tax Year
2026

Homeowner Association

HOA Fee
$700
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Market Report for 02116

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*Average of $2,150 in rewards is calculated based on the purchase or sale of a home between $400,000 to $449,000. The median home price for all housing types is in the United States is $405,400 as of 2025 as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The actual reward amount may vary depending on the purchase or sales price of the home. Please see the Lakeview Home Rewards program terms and conditions for more details. The National Association of Realtors® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors®.

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