178 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$1,995,000

Est. $12,189/month

Beds

Baths

1,263

Sq Ft

$1,580

Price/Sq Ft

0.02

Acres

1879

Year Built

Condominium

Type

19 hours 53 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 19, 2026 • MLS# 73538767 Copied!

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 Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1879

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,263 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Open House Schedule

Jun

Saturday, June 20

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

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

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

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Back Bay

178 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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

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

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

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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Listed for Sale

Jun 19, 2026

$1,995,000

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Agent: Chris Perez Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/19/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,995,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 19, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,995,000	—

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Time on Market

19 hours 53 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$1,580

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

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$15,751

Tax Year 2025

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$589

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$1,360,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chris Perez

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Agent MLS ID CN245688

Office MLS ID AN6192

Listing Data Updated Jun 19, 2026 11:05 AM EDT

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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