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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Parcel Number W:05 P:02832 S:006,3346237
  • Unit NumberPH

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $5,875,500
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$73,572

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Covered Spaces 4
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Under, Deeded

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1

Basic Information

  • List Price$9,850,000
  • MLS Number73576947
  • Modification Date09/14/2026
  • Property SubTypeCondominium

Location

  • NeighborhoodBack Bay
  • SubdivisionBack Bay
  • Address17 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number17
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02116

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementN
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Entry Level 4
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 4
  • Garage Spaces4
  • Rooms8
  • Stories2
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.07

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,031
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,031
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,031
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Structure Type Townhouse, Brownstone

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Other
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Amenities Elevator(s), Storage, Garden Area
  • Other AmenitiesFireplace, Garden, Tennis
  • Security Features Intercom

Other

  • Association Fee $3,033
  • Association Fee Frequency Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes
    • Insurance
    • Maintenance Grounds
    • Maintenance Structure
    • Sewer
    • Snow Removal
    • Trash
    • Water
  • Date Listed09/14/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count3

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Listed by Michael Harper of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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