2 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8G

$5,500,000
Price
3
Beds
2,467 Sq. Ft.
$2,229 / Sq. Ft.
2,467
Sq. Ft.
$2,229
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious corner duplex at the luxurious Carlton House on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Arlington Streets in the heart of the Back Bay. Magnificent location overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and neighboring the Boston Public Garden, a short block to Newbury Street. Full service building with 24/7 Concierge, Doorman, Elevator, and Valet Parking. This home boasts a comfortable layout with gracious entertaining space on the lower floor plus an office/den and powder room. New kitchen with...Spacious corner duplex at the luxurious Carlton House on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Arlington Streets in the heart of the Back Bay. Magnificent location overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and neighboring the Boston Public Garden, a short block to Newbury Street. Full service building with 24/7 Concierge, Doorman, Elevator, and Valet Parking. This home boasts a comfortable layout with gracious entertaining space on the lower floor plus an office/den and powder room. New kitchen with new cabinets, counters, and stainless steel appliances. New hardwood floors throughout. Three good-sized bedrooms and three full baths make up the upper floor. The oversized primary suite has a large walk-in closet and a bath with shower/tub plus double vanity. In-unit laundry, central air-conditioning. Generous storage throughout. One valet garage parking space included. Exceptional value-add opportunity. Close to the best shopping, dining, and green space that the Back Bay has to offer.

Listing Agent

  1. Less Arnold

    Less Arnold

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    less@compass.com

    P: (617)-870-4584

Property Details for 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
High-Rise
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Front
LISTING UPDATED: 09/03/2025 02:35 AM

Property Details for 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

StatusActive
MLS #73379027
Days on Market198
Taxes$59,405 / year
HOA Fees$6,292 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1982
CountySuffolk County

Location

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Building Information for 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

Building/ComplexThe Carlton HouseFloor8Stories-Residences62Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1982

Payment Calculator

$38,420 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,177

Property Taxes

$4,950

HOA Dues

$6,292

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Property Information for 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Parking
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2467.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 53
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Structure Type: High-Rise
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under
  • Parking Features: Under
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:01226 S:060,3358379
  • Assessments: $5,130,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Carlton House
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Association Security: Doorman, Concierge
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8G
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 8.0

Property History for 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73379027

$5,500,000—
Jun 24, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73145323

$4,995,000—
Jun 24, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73145323

$4,995,000—
Nov 18, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73145323

$5,500,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73145323

$5,750,000—
Aug 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73145323

$6,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73379027

$5,500,000
06/24/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73145323

$4,995,000
06/24/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73145323

$4,995,000
11/18/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73145323

$5,500,000
09/14/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73145323

$5,750,000
08/07/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73145323

$6,100,000

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

Public Records for 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$5,130,000Total-
Tax Record2025$59,405 ($4,950 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,467 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,467 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,467 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1982ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:01226 S:060

Schools near 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Mel H King Elementary
Public2 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on May 22, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $5,500,000. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Quincy Upper School and Snowden Int'L High School. 2 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8G is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,467 sqft condo built in 1982.

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