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ActiveListed 35 days ago

$9,850,000

17 Commonwealth Ave #PH, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116

3
beds
2.5
baths
3,031
sqft
Lot sizeThe land that comes with the home, as reported to the MLS.
3,031 sqft
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1900
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
35 days ago
Property type
Condominium
HOA / condo feeWhat the owners' association charges — usually covers shared upkeep, insurance on common areas, and sometimes heat or water. Ask us what's included.
$3,033/mo
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$3,250
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
4 spaces
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$73,572

What’s Special

  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Central Air

Exquisite penthouse duplex on the first block of Commonwealth Ave! This owner occupied, professionally managed building is comprised of 3 units and offers secure direct elevator access, private storage closet, and on-site garage parking. Welcomed into the main living level of this gracious penthouse by a magnificent staircase, you are immediately drawn into the formal living room with its large Comm Ave facing windows, beautiful fireplace and attached private office with its own fireplace, built-ins and Comm Ave views. A formal dining room is adjacent to an open family room and kitchen that offers direct access to a private deck. A well designed kitchen with abundant storage, gas cooking, 3 ovens, top-of-the-line appliances and an island with breakfast bar. The kitchen also has access to a back hall w wine storage and second staircase, as well as the powder room and front hall closet. An elegant skylit staircase floods the home with natural light and leads to the upper level of the home. 3 generous bedrooms including a large front facing primary suite with fireplace, 5-piece stone bathroom and attached dressing room. 2 additional bedroom share a beautiful stone bathroom. A full staircase and head house with wet bar open to a sensational and large roof deck! Ideal for entertaining, this urban oasis has water, electricity and sensational views over the Comm Ave Mall. This gracious home also offers a 4 gas fireplaces, storage, a laundry room, central air, and many built-ins throughout. Complete with captivating views of the Back Bay skyline and Comm Ave Mall, this fabulous penthouse has it all including on site garage parking for 4 cars!

Listing courtesy of Michael Harper, Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston · MLS PIN #73576947

Facts & Features

Status
Active
Active status flag
Active
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 half
Living area
3,031 sqft

Parking

3
  • Attached
  • Under
  • Deeded

Laundry

1
  • In Unit

Heating

1
  • Forced Air

Cooling

1
  • Central Air

MLS PIN #73576947 · Listed September 14, 2026

Location

17 Commonwealth Ave #PH, Back Bay, Boston · All Back Bay homes

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The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.