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$1,800,000
44 Days On Site

178 Commonwealth PH
Boston, MA 02116

For Sale|Condominium|Active Under Contract
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,239
SqFt
$1,453
/SqFt
1884
Built
County:
Suffolk
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Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space able to accommodate a large SUV easily. 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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Price 
$1,800,000
Days On Site 
44 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,239 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1884
MLS® Number 
73425370
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$16,180
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$700.48 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
Off Street
Parking Spaces 
1
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Condominium
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1239
SqFt Total 
1239
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
0
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Steam
Laundry Features 
In Unit
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Rubber
Community Features
Association Dues 
700.48
HOA Fee Frequency 
Monthly
MLS Area 
Back Bay
Listing courtesy of Davant Scarborough of Compass



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