Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 2 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 3 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 4 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 5 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 6 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 7 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 8 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 9 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 10 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 11 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 12 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 13 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 14 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 15 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 16 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 17 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 18 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 19 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 20 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 21 of 22
Condominium at 17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116, Boston, photo 22 of 22
22 photos

$9,850,000

17 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by Michael Harper
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,031 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

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!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73576947
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
September 14, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.07 acres
Loading map…

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Josiah Quincy
0.59 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
711
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Boston
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.58 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Snowden International School at Copley
0.32 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

94
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 10 days -- 106 fewer days than Boston's current average of 116 days.
For reference, the median list price across 7,888 active listings in Boston right now is $7,500.

Mortgage calculator

Estimate only - actual rate and payment depend on your lender, credit, and loan program.

$
%
%
Adjust tax / insurance estimates
% / yr
$
/mo
Est. monthly payment
$59,468/mo
$1,970,000 down
$7,880,000 loan
Principal & interest$51,110
Property tax (est.)$8,208
Home insurance (est.)$150

Similar homes you might like

Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.