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178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA 02116 listing image 1

For Sale

$2,100,000

178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA 02116

2Beds
2Baths
1292SqFt

2Beds
2Baths
1292SqFt

Property Type
Condo
Year Built
1879
HOA Fees
$588/mo
Price per Sqft
$1625
On highrises
0 Days
Pet Policy

Open Houses

Property Details

This beautiful updated PH duplex on one of Back Bays most iconic streets, offers 2bed 2bath, a unique bonus loft, almost 1300 sq ft of interior space and a private 400 sq ft roof deck. It also includes one parking spot with the potential to purchase a 2nd spot. Walk into an open concept main floor with 14ft high ceilings, tons of natural light, one of two fireplaces and an updated kitchen with new quartz countertops and mirror backsplash. Custom built in bookcase/credenza in the living/dining room and more custom wardrobe and storage closets in the primary bedroom ensuite round out the first floor.Step upstairs to the second bedroom ensuite and bonus loft area that's perfect for an office, den or overnight guest. Enjoy in unit laundry and a/c throughout the unit. Lastly, step up to your private 400 sq ft roof deck, perfect for entertaining. Enjoy dinner or drinks with friends as you take in some of Bostons most iconic buildings as your backdrop.

Property Features

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Total Rooms: 4
Entry Foyer Level: 4
Basement Description: Y

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Appliances

Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Washer
Dryer

Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Wall Unit(s)
Heating Features: Baseboard
Heating: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Exterior and Lot Features

Deck - Roof
City View(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof

Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 0.0296602
Lot Size Square Feet: 1292

Garage and Parking

Parking Features: Deeded
Parking Total: 1

Home Features

View: City
Other Equipment: Intercom
Security Features: Intercom

Homeowners Association

Association: Yes
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Association Fee: 588
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning, Reserve Funds
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 588
Pets Allowed: Yes

Multi-Unit Info

Number of Units: 5

Amenities and Community Features

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 15751
City Region: Back Bay
Source Listing Status: New
County: Suffolk
Directions: Located between Dartmouth and Exeter on Comm Ave in the Back Bay
Tax Year: 2025
Source Property Type: Residential
Property Subtype: condo
Parcel Number: W:05 P:01382 S:116, 3359123
Postal Code Plus 4: 2747
Zoning: CD
Property Subtype: Condominium
Source System Name: C2C

Building and Construction

Year Built: 1879
Building Area Total: 1292
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Age: 146
Levels or Stories: 2
Structure Type: Brownstone
Year Built Details: Approximate
Year Built Source: Public Records

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
for Electric Range
for Electric Oven
Water Source: Public

Property History

Property Price

Date	Event	Price	Price/Sq Ft	Source
09/10/2025	Listed	$2,100,000	$1,976	MLSPIN
07/16/2025	Listing removed	$2,100,000	$1,625	MLSPIN
06/17/2025	Listed	$2,100,000	$1,651	MLSPIN
08/11/2016	Listing removed	$5,500	$4	MLSPIN
07/13/2016	Price Changed for rent	$5,500	$4	MLSPIN
06/15/2016	Listed for rent	$6,000	$5	MLSPIN
06/03/2016	Sold	$1,310,000	$1,037	MLSPIN

Property Tax

Year	Taxes	Land	added to	Additions	equals	Total assessments
2025	$15,751	-	+	$1,360,200	=	$1,360,200
2024	$14,826	-	+	$1,360,200	=	$1,360,200
2023	$13,914	-	+	$1,295,500	=	$1,295,500
2022	$13,819	-	+	$1,270,100	=	$1,270,100
2021	$14,352	-	+	$1,345,100	=	$1,345,100
2020	$13,711	-	+	$1,298,400	=	$1,298,400
2019	$13,413	-	+	$1,272,600	=	$1,272,600

Neighborhood

Environmental Risk

Nearby Home Values

Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq Ft	Lot (sq ft)
259 Marlborough St Apt 5	$2.6M	2	3	1515	1515
55 Lagrange St Unit 1504	$1.1M	2	2	1041	1041
400 Stuart St Unit 23E	$4.1M	3	3	1980	1980
250 Commonwealth Ave Apt 7	$2.2M	4	3	1832	1832
260-262 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1A	$8.4M	3	4	2413	2413
260-262 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1B	$6.4M	2	3	1829	1829

Presented by:
Chris Perez

Broker Location:

Boston

Data Source:

MLSPIN

Source's Property ID:

73428511

Data Source Copyright:

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For Sale

$1,800,000