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178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$1,800,000
Est. $11,351/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,239
Sq Ft
$1,453
Price/Sq Ft
1884
Year Built
16
Days on Market
Active Listed Feb 5, 2026 • MLS# 73474802 Copied!

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, new 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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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1884
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,239 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
4

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1884
Living Area 1,239 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $16,180
Assessed Value $1,397,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1884
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

178 Commonwealth # 7, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Property Tax $1,348
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $700/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Feb 5, 2026
$1,800,000
Original listing
Agent: Davant Scarborough Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 5, 2026 New Listing Added $1,800,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
16 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,453

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $16,180 $1,397,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,180
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$700
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,397,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Davant Scarborough
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID BB954295
Office MLS ID AN2383
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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