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$1,800,000
New Listing

178 Commonwealth Ave PH
Boston, MA 02116

For Sale|Condominium|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,239
SqFt
$1,453
/SqFt
1884
Built
County:
Suffolk

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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, 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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,800,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,239 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1884
MLS® Number 
73545292
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$16,180
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$700.38
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking Spaces 
1
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Condominium
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1239
SqFt Total 
1239
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
0
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherMicrowaveWine RefrigeratorRange Hood
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
WoodTile
Heating 
RadiantZoned
Interior 
Wet Bar
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Balcony
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Rubber
View 
City
Waterview 
City
Windows/Doors 
French Doors
Community Features
Association Amenities 
Hot Water
Association Dues 
700.38
MLS Area 
Back Bay
Listing courtesy of Davant Scarborough of Compass



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