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ActiveListed 40 days ago

$1,800,000

178 Commonwealth #7, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116

2
beds
2
baths
1,238
sqft
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1884
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
40 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.
$736/mo
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$1,454
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
1 space
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$16,180

What’s Special

  • Central Air

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 courtesy of Davant Scarborough, Compass · MLS PIN #73574122

Facts & Features

Status
Active
Active status flag
Active
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,238 sqft

Heating

1
  • Baseboard

Cooling

1
  • Central Air

Appliances

8
  • Range
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dryer

MLS PIN #73574122 · Listed September 9, 2026

Location

178 Commonwealth #7, Back Bay, Boston · All Back Bay homes

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$1,800,000

178 Commonwealth #7

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