178 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

1,239 Sq. Ft.
$1,453 / Sq. Ft.
1,239
Sq. Ft.
$1,453
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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 Details for 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2026 07:27 PM

Property Details for 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

StatusNew
MLS #73474802
Days on Market2
Taxes$16,180 / year
HOA Fees$700 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1884
CountySuffolk County

Location

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Building Information for 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

Building/Complex178 Commonwealth AveFloor4Stories2Residences5Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1884

Payment Calculator

$10,821 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,773

Property Taxes

$1,348

HOA Dues

$700

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Property Information for 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1239.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 5
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Seller offering 2% compensation for buyers agent.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3359119
  • Assessments: $1,397,300
  • Book: 56311
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 7
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 4.0

Property History for 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73474802

$1,800,000—
Aug 19, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73368280

$1,800,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73368280

$1,800,000—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73368280

$1,800,000—
Jun 22, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573901798

$1,050,000

+4.7% / yr

Jun 22, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71921157

$1,050,000—
Apr 16, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71921157

—
Oct 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71921157

$1,450,000—
Aug 28, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100092910

$338,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73474802

$1,800,000
08/19/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73368280

$1,800,000
08/15/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73368280

$1,800,000
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73368280

$1,800,000
06/22/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573901798

$1,050,000

+4.7% / yr

06/22/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71921157

$1,050,000
04/16/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71921157

—
10/19/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71921157

$1,450,000
08/28/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100092910

$338,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,397,300Total-
Tax Record2025$16,181 ($1,348 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,239 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,239 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,239 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1879Year Renovated2018ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01382 S:114Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Carter School
Public7 to 12

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178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on February 5, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on June 22, 2016. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Snowden Int'L High School and Quincy Upper School. 178 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 7 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,239 sqft condo built in 1884.

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