Boston, MA 02116,169 Commonwealth Ave. #5
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Boston, MA 02116,169 Commonwealth Ave. #5
Boston, MA 02116,169 Commonwealth Ave. #5
Boston, MA 02116,169 Commonwealth Ave. #5
Boston, MA 02116,169 Commonwealth Ave. #5

$2,250,000

Est. payment /mo

$2,200,000

2.3%
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169 Commonwealth Ave. #5 Boston, MA 02116

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,938 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 11/18/2025

Key Details

Sold Price $2,250,000

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condominium

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,938 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,160

MLS Listing ID 73440342

Sold Date 11/18/25

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Fees $1,714/mo

Year Built 1870

Annual Tax Amount $19,629

Tax Year 2025

Property Sub-Type Condominium

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.

Location

State MA

County Suffolk

Area Back Bay

Zoning RES

Direction Commonwealth Ave. between Exeter and Dartmouth. Just 3 blocks from the Public Garden.

Rooms

Basement N

Primary Bedroom Level Fourth Floor

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Heat Pump

Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump

Fireplaces Number 1

Laundry In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station

Roof Type Rubber

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage No

Building

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Others

Pets Allowed No

Senior Community false

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