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17 Commonwealth Ave #PH Boston — Photo 1 of 22

17 Commonwealth Ave #PH Boston — Photo 1 of 22

$9,850,000

17 Commonwealth Ave #PH, Boston, MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 — Back Bay

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

SqFt

3,031

Style

Condominium

Built

1900

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!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$3250/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$1021/sqft
218% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$9,850,000
Annual Taxes$73,572.36
HOA Fee$3033

Parking

Garage4
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
Fireplaces4
Flooring--
BasementN

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
Foundation--
ZoningCD

Property & Lot

Acres0.07
SqFt Lot3,031
Lot Features--

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility

Geography

Property History

Listed
$9,850,000

Sep 14, 2026

MLS® 73576947

Sold
$4,900,000

Nov 23, 2010

MLS® 71137908

Listed
$5,150,000

Sep 16, 2010

MLS® 71137908

Population

21,978

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$126K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

65.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Michael Harper

Listing Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD

MLS® Number: 73576947

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