Welcome to 178 Comm. Ave. This beautifully bright, updated PH duplex, on one of Back Bay's most iconic streets, offers 2 bds 2 baths, a bonus loft, almost 1300 sq ft of interior living space and a 400 sq ft private roof deck. Included is one parking spot with the potential for a 2nd spot! Walk into an open concept main floor with ceilings over 14ft high and tons of natural light, fireplace, updated kitchen with new quartz countertop and mirrored backsplash, custom built-in bookcase/credenza in the living room, beautiful custom wardrobe & storage closet in the primary bedroom ensuite with 2nd fireplace, round out the 1st floor. Step up the open staircase to the 2nd floor where you'll find a bonus loft area that's perfect for an office, den or overnight guest with a built in bed and storage. The 2nd bedroom ensuite has ample storage. Enjoy in unit laundry and a/c throughout the unit. Lastly, step up to your private roof deck with over 400 sq ft of additional entertaining space.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Entry Foyer Level: 4
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood
Appliances
- Range
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Baseboard
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck - Roof
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0292011
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1272
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Deeded
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water
- Association Fee: 560
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 560
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Multi-Unit Info
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 15751
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: On Commonwealth Ave between Dartmouth and Exeter
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:05 P:01382 S:116, 3359121
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2747
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1879
- Building Area Total: 1272
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: No One Above
- 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
- for Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Other Equipment: Intercom