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$2,200,000
10 Days On Site

169 Commonwealth Avenue
169 Commonwealth Ave. 5
Boston, MA 02116

For Sale|Condominium|Pending
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,938
SqFt
$1,135
/SqFt
1870
Built
County:
Suffolk
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169 Commonwealth Ave. 5169 Commonwealth Ave. 5169 Commonwealth Ave. 5169 Commonwealth Ave. 5
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Above the Commonwealth Avenue tree canopy is a rare opportunity to craft your dream penthouse residence. Served by elevator, this home encompasses the building’s complete top level; presently the unit consists of two kitchens and two bedrooms, providing suitable accommodation for caretaker or guests. The home’s impressive scale offers exceptional potential for renovation into a single elegant residence, custom tailored to your unique design. Southern exposure sunlight, through 16-panel windows & peaked skylights, showcases the generous rooms & architectural features of the interior. Exclusive rights to the expansive roof with internal direct access via stairs & full door. The potential addition of a roofdeck terrace would enjoy sweeping views of the legendary Comm Ave. magnolias & Esplanade fireworks. Enjoy simple proximity to the Theater District, the Public Garden, boutiques, private social clubs & restaurants of the Back Bay. 1 car parking, convenient to interstates, MBTA/Amtrak.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,200,000
Days On Site 
10 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,938 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1870
MLS® Number 
73440342
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$19,629
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$1,714.65 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 days agoStatus changed to Pending
a week agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Off Street
Parking Spaces 
1
Pets 
No
Property Sub Type 
Condominium
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1938
SqFt Total 
1938
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RES
Interior Features
Cooling 
Central AirHeat Pump
Electric 
100 Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Heat PumpHot Water
Laundry Features 
In Basement
Bedroom 2 
Dining Room 
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Living Room 
Master Bedroom 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Rubber
Community Features
Association Amenities 
Hot WaterElevator(s)
Association Dues 
1714.65
Community Features 
Park
HOA Fee Frequency 
Monthly
MLS Area 
Back Bay
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