#73370722, Beth Dickerson, Listing office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
$2,100,000 List price
178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02116
2 beds
2 full
1,292 sqft
0.03 acres
$1,625 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8
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.
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(Extended)
(Extended)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size1,292 sqft
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1879
ParkingDeeded
MLS #73392255
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Internet Available - Broadband
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Deeded
- Exterior: Deck - Roof
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $2,100,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,625
- HOA Amount: $588 Monthly
- Directions: On Commonwealth Ave between Dartmouth and Exeter
- Year Built: 1879
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,292 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: 73392255
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
- Office Phone: (617) 266-4430
- Listing Agent: Chris Perez
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Nearby schools
6
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•885 Washington St
3
Blackstone Innovation School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•380 Shawmut Ave
5
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•158 Spring St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $109,570. The majority of Boston, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
69%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
5%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
49%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Live Theatre
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Mercedes
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8
The listing price of 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 property is $2,100,000.
The property 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
Active Listing: 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 are: Josiah Quincy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Blackstone Innovation School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kennedy-Longfellow (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Orchard Gardens K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cambridge Street Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Snowden International School At Copley (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Quincy Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Boston Adult Technical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is 1,292 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is 1879.
This home is located at 178 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Commonwealth Ave. neighborhood. This 1,292 square foot home, which was built in 1879, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,100,000.
Over 166 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 220 listings were sold below the listed price and 53 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Boston, MA increased by 4.6% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 36 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $842,218.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.