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$1,800,000

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Condo
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,239 Sq. Ft.
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Property Description

Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space in rear of building. 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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General

Price: $1,800,000
HOA FEE: $700/month
Taxes: $16,180 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Condo
MLS ID: 73474802
Updated: 2/9/2026
Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

County: Suffolk

Structural Information

Basement: Yes
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 1,239
Year Built: 1884

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $700
Tax Amount: $16,180
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 3359119

Listed by Compass, Davant Scarborough

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Schools

Schools serving 178 Commonwealth #7

School District:Boston School District

Name	Grades	Distance
William Mckinley 90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116	K-12	0.6 mi
Blackstone Elementary School 380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118	PK-5	0.8 mi
Josiah Quincy Elementary School 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111	PK-5	0.8 mi
Quincy Upper School 152 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116	6-12	0.6 mi
Carter School 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121	6-12	0.8 mi
Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115	7-12	1.4 mi
Snowden Int'L High School 150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	0.1 mi
Boston Adult Academy 20 Church St, Boston, MA 02116	9-12	0.6 mi
Madison Park High 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120	9-12	1.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 178 Commonwealth #7 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/05/2026

Listed

$1,800,000

71.43%

MLS

6/22/2016

Sold

$1,050,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 178 Commonwealth #7

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$16,181

$1,397,300

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2024

$15,231

$1,397,300

2023

$14,293

$1,330,800

2022

$14,195

$1,304,700

2021

$13,121

-3%

$1,229,700

-4%

2020

$13,466

$1,275,200

2019

$13,173

$1,249,800

2018

$12,354

$1,178,800

2017

$11,893

$1,123,000

2016

$11,545

10%

$1,049,500

21%

2015

$10,504

11%

$867,400

16%

2014

$9,446

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$750,900

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178 Commonwealth #7, Boston, MA 02116 (MLS# 73474802) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 178 Commonwealth #7 is currently listed for $1,800,000 and was received on February 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 178 Commonwealth #7? 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.

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