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#73360199, Barbara Wales, Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Newton
$1,800,000 List price
178 Commonwealth Unit 7 Boston, MA 02116
$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,239 sqft
$1,453 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 178 Commonwealth Unit 7
Historic Commonwealth Avenue Penthouse opportunity with private roof deck and one deeded parking space able to accommodate a large SUV easily. 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.
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,239 sqft
Year built1884
MLS #73368280
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Exterior: Deck
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,800,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,452
- HOA Amount: $700
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Directions: see google maps
- Year Built: 1884
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,239 SqFt
- MLS Number: 73368280
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (617) 206-3333
- Listing Agent: Davant Scarborough
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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. Residents of Boston, MA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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
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Frequently asked questions
About 178 Commonwealth Unit 7
The listing price of 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 property is $1,800,000.
The property 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
Active Listing: 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 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 Unit 7 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 is 1,239 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 is 1884.
This home is located at 178 Commonwealth Unit 7 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Commonwealth Ave. neighborhood. This 1,239 square foot home was built in 1884. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,800,000.
Boston, MA housing market in April 2025 saw over 136 listings sold above listed price, more than 52 sold at listed price and over 160 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 31.8%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $840,482, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.