17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$4,900,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,031
Sq Ft
$1,617
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1900
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Condominium
Type
67
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Sep 16, 2010 • MLS# 71137908 Copied! • Updated Dec 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $5,150,000
Final Sale Price: $4,900,000
Difference: $250,000 (-4.9%)
Performance Metrics
95.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
67
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,699
Sale $/sq ft: $1,617
This property sold for $1,617 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 67 days on market before selling.

About this home

Exquisite Penthouse on the 1ST BLOCK of COMM AVE! A sophisticated duplex in a small 3-unit building on the sunny side of Comm Ave w/direct elevator access. An expansive living space with an ideal combined Kitchen/Family-Media Room w/private deck access, as well as chic Formal Living & Dining plus a private study. Luxurious master suite and 2 generous guest rooms. Private roof top terrace with Wet Bar, Sensational city views over Comm Ave Mall, exceptional renovation, 2 Garage Spaces. NO PETS.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

50.3%
Price Range
68
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73576947
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 14, 2026
$9,850,000
MLS #73576947 - Active
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Sold
Dec 13, 2010
$4,900,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 68
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Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2010
$5,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Beth Dickerson Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $36,589 $3,079,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$36,589
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$1,520
Per month
Assessed Value
$3,079,900

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 3,031 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling Central Air, Individual
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $36,589
Assessed Value $3,079,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,520
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building PH
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 68 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,031 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Entry Level
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.2 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
St. John Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.7 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Beth Dickerson
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB904055
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Dec 1, 2025 12:15 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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