New
$1,800,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,238 sqft
178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 7, Boston, MA 02116
Condo · Built 1884 · $1,454/sqft ·
$11,234/mo est. payment
- HOA
- $736/mo
- Stories
- 2
Flood factor 10/10
About this home
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.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Entry Foyer Level: 4
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Range
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Baseboard
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood
Garage and Parking
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water
- Association Fee: 736
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 736
Schools
Kingsley Montessori School
elementary · K-6 · 0.0 mi
- 2
Snowden Int'L High School
high · 9-12 · 0.1 mi
- 4
Mel H King Elementary
elementary · 2-12 · 0.6 mi
Commonwealth School
high · 9-12 · 0.1 mi
The Newman School
middle · 7-12 · 0.2 mi
- 3
Quincy Upper School
middle · 6-12 · 0.6 mi
Price history
- Sep 9, 2026 · Listed$1,800,000
- Jun 13, 2026 · Listing Removed$1,800,000
- Jun 11, 2026 · Listing Removed$1,800,000
- Feb 5, 2026 · Listed$1,800,000
- Aug 20, 2025 · Listing Removed$1,800,000
- Aug 15, 2025 · Listing Removed$1,800,000
- May 1, 2025 · Listed$1,800,000
- Jun 22, 2016 · Sold$1,050,000
Tax history
- 2025$16,181 tax · $1,397,300 assessed
- 2024$15,231 tax · $1,397,300 assessed
- 2023$14,293 tax · $1,330,800 assessed
- 2022$14,195 tax · $1,304,700 assessed
- 2021$13,121 tax · $1,229,700 assessed
- 2020$13,466 tax · $1,275,200 assessed
- 2019$13,173 tax · $1,249,800 assessed
- 2018$12,354 tax · $1,178,800 assessed
Home value
$1,782,000
- Collateral Analytics$1,782,000
- Cotality$1,721,900
- Quantarium$1,791,994
Where it is
Listed by Davant Scarborough · COMPASS · MLSPIN
