178 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$1,995,000

Est. $12,189/month

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,263

Sq Ft

$1,580

Price/Sq Ft

0.02

Acres

1879

Year Built

1

Parking

Condominium

Type

9

Days on Market

Pending Listed Jun 19, 2026 • MLS# 73538767 Copied! • Updated Jun 29, 2026

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About this home

This unit has it all!! Beautiful, bright, 2bed 2bath, a unique loft, private outdoor space and deeded parking. Walk into an open concept first floor with 14ft ceilings, tons of natural light, updated kitchen, beautiful custom built-in bookcase/credenza in the living room and custom wardrobe closet in the primary en-suite. Step up to the 2nd floor where you'll find a bonus loft,, perfect for an office den or overnight guest. The second bedroom ensuite has tons of storage and in unit laundry and an additional loft space that can be used as an office, gym or space for over flow guest. Lastly, climb the stairs to your private 400 square ft roof deck, perfect for relaxing at the end of day or entertaining guest while enjoying some of the best views the city to offer. Truly, a must see!!

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

⏳

Pending Sale

Jun 29, 2026

Offer accepted, sale pending

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jun 19, 2026

$1,995,000

Original listing

Agent: Chris Perez Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/29/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
06/19/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,995,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$15,751	$1,360,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$15,751

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$589

Monthly

Assessed Value

$1,360,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1879

Living Area 1,263 sq ft

Lot Size 0.02 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 2

Basement Y

Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Deck, Deck - Composite, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Composite, Deck - Roof + Access Rights

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $15,751

Assessed Value $1,360,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $589 Monthly

Fee Includes Heat, Sewer, Insurance

Amenities Hot Water

Optional Fee Includes None

Pets Yes

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Exclusions Tvs, Sonos Soundbar And Accompanying Brackets Are Not Included In This Sale.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Brownstone"]

Unit/Building 8

Sq Ft Source Measured

Documents Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (4)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1879

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,263 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

2

Entry Level

4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1879

Structure Type: Brownstone

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)

Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Composite, Deck - Roof + Access Rights

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type:

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

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

3 schools

Kingsley Montessori School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-06

The Learning Project

0.2 mi

Grades K-06

Park Street School

0.5 mi

Grades K-07

M

Middle Schools

1 school

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5

Improved 26 spots from last year

-10.7 below state avg

298 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

C-

Snowden International High School

< 0.1 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 37.9

Improved 55 spots from last year

-20.3 below state avg

421 students Diverse

7 sports • 78 athletes

Rising School

Grades 09-12

Snowden International

< 0.1 mi

Commonwealth School

0.1 mi

Grades 09-12

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Back Bay

178 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chris Perez

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Office Phone 617-266-4430

Agent MLS ID CN245688

Office MLS ID AN6192

Listing Data Updated Jun 29, 2026 8:09 PM EDT

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