$9,850,000
 $52,877 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

17 Commonwealth Ave Ph,Boston, MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Description

Exquisite penthouse duplex on the first block of Commonwealth Ave! This owner occupied, professionally managed building is comprised of 3 units and offers secure direct elevator access, private storage closet, and on-site garage parking. Welcomed into the main living level of this gracious penthouse by a magnificent staircase, you are immediately drawn into the formal living room with its large Comm Ave facing windows, beautiful fireplace and attached private office with its own fireplace, built-ins and Comm Ave views. A formal dining room is adjacent to an open family room and kitchen that offers direct access to a private deck. A well designed kitchen with abundant storage, gas cooking, 3 ovens, top-of-the-line appliances and an island with breakfast bar. The kitchen also has access to a back hall w wine storage and second staircase, as well as the powder room and front hall closet. An elegant skylit staircase floods the home with natural light and leads to the upper level of the home. 3 generous bedrooms including a large front facing primary suite with fireplace, 5-piece stone bathroom and attached dressing room. 2 additional bedroom share a beautiful stone bathroom. A full staircase and head house with wet bar open to a sensational and large roof deck! Ideal for entertaining, this urban oasis has water, electricity and sensational views over the Comm Ave Mall. This gracious home also offers a 4 gas fireplaces, storage, a laundry room, central air, and many built-ins throughout. Complete with captivating views of the Back Bay skyline and Comm Ave Mall, this fabulous penthouse has it all including on site garage parking for 4 cars!

Details

MLS #73576947
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleCondominium
HOA Dues$3,033
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1900
Days On Site50
Listing Provided ByColdwell Banker Realty - Boston | Michael Harper

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 3 Total
SQ Feet3,031
Garage4
Story(s)2
Units3
ZoningCD
Acreage0.07

Interior

Rooms Total8
Cooling Yes / NoYes
CoolingCentral Air
Heating Yes / NoYes
HeatingForced Air
Fireplaces Total4
Fireplace Yes / NoYes

Exterior

Security FeaturesIntercom

Parking

Garage Yes / NoYes
Attached Garage Yes / NoYes
Parking FeaturesAttached, Under, Deeded

Utilities

SewerPublic Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount73572.36
Tax Assessed Value5875500
Tax Year2026

Location

Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
Senior Community Yes / NoNo

Area Information

StateMA
CountySuffolk
CityBoston
Zip Code02116
AreaBack Bay
Listing VS Median (in 02116)
Price:
$9,850,000
low | high
Med:
$912,500
100% of Average
sqft:
3,031
low | high
Med:
706
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$3,250
low | high
Med:
$1,294
100% of Average
On site:
50
low | high
Med:
32.5
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

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StateMA
CountySuffolk
CityBoston
Zip Code02116
AreaBack Bay
Listing VS Median (in 02116)
Price:
$9,850,000
low | high
Med:
$912,500
100% of Average
sqft:
3,031
low | high
Med:
706
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$3,250
low | high
Med:
$1,294
100% of Average
On site:
50
low | high
Med:
32.5
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/10 mile)
Price: $7.387M - $12.312M
sqft: 2,000 - 3,500
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Listing Updated: September 29, 2026 at 7:42:11 AM PDT