169 Commonwealth Ave. #5, Boston, MA 02116 - Photo 1

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$2,250,000

Sold
Closed
Condo
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,938 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 169 Commonwealth Ave #5

General

Sold For: $2,250,000
HOA FEE: $1,715/month
Taxes: $19,629 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Condo
MLS ID: 73440342
Added to Site: 102 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Primary Bedroom: Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2: Fourth Floor

Other Rooms

Living Room: Fourth Floor
Family Room: Fourth Floor
Kitchen: Fourth Floor
Dining Room: Fourth Floor

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

County: Suffolk

Structural Information

Basement: Yes
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,938
Year Built: 1870

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $1,715
Tax Amount: $19,629
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Twelve month minimum rental leases.
Property ID: 29440093351415

Listed by Compass, MonaLisa Team and Mengnan Chen
Sold by RE/MAX Partners Relocation, The Tabassi Team

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School District:Boston School District

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Price & Sales History for 169 Commonwealth Ave #5

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/18/2025

Sold

$2,250,000

2.27%

MLS

10/06/2025

Listed

$2,200,000

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MLS

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169 Commonwealth Ave. #5, Boston, MA 02116 (MLS# 73440342) is a Condo property that was sold at $2,250,000 on November 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 169 Commonwealth Ave. #5? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Boston? You can browse all Boston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

169 Commonwealth Ave #5 Boston, MA 02116