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179 Commonwealth Ave

179 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

13

UNIT SIZE RANGE

874-3,566 sqft

Description

179 Commonwealth is a historic condominium situated at 179 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, in the 02116 ZIP code. This two-story building, originally constructed in 1890, offers spacious units with 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. The property's timeless architecture reflects the late 19th-century design, characterized by classic facades and period details. Inside, residents benefit from essential amenities designed for convenience and comfort. An elevator provides easy access across the building’s two levels, while an on-site laundry facility ensures practicality for daily living. Hot water is readily available, contributing to the overall comfortable living experience. The surrounding environment is tied to the city’s rich history yet offers a taste of urban amenities. Although the neighborhood itself is not specifically defined, the central location of 179 Commonwealth allows for easy access to various dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that Boston is renowned for. This building’s unique period architecture, combined with its contemporary amenities, makes it a distinctive option for those seeking historic charm while enjoying modern conveniences in a vibrant city setting.

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179 Commonwealth Ave

179 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

13

UNIT SIZE RANGE

874-3,566 sqft

Description

179 Commonwealth is a historic condominium situated at 179 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, in the 02116 ZIP code. This two-story building, originally constructed in 1890, offers spacious units with 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. The property's timeless architecture reflects the late 19th-century design, characterized by classic facades and period details. Inside, residents benefit from essential amenities designed for convenience and comfort. An elevator provides easy access across the building’s two levels, while an on-site laundry facility ensures practicality for daily living. Hot water is readily available, contributing to the overall comfortable living experience. The surrounding environment is tied to the city’s rich history yet offers a taste of urban amenities. Although the neighborhood itself is not specifically defined, the central location of 179 Commonwealth allows for easy access to various dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that Boston is renowned for. This building’s unique period architecture, combined with its contemporary amenities, makes it a distinctive option for those seeking historic charm while enjoying modern conveniences in a vibrant city setting.

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Description

179 Commonwealth is a historic condominium situated at 179 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, in the 02116 ZIP code. This two-story building, originally constructed in 1890, offers spacious units with 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. The property's timeless architecture reflects the late 19th-century design, characterized by classic facades and period details. Inside, residents benefit from essential amenities designed for convenience and comfort. An elevator provides easy access across the building’s two levels, while an on-site laundry facility ensures practicality for daily living. Hot water is readily available, contributing to the overall comfortable living experience. The surrounding environment is tied to the city’s rich history yet offers a taste of urban amenities. Although the neighborhood itself is not specifically defined, the central location of 179 Commonwealth allows for easy access to various dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that Boston is renowned for. This building’s unique period architecture, combined with its contemporary amenities, makes it a distinctive option for those seeking historic charm while enjoying modern conveniences in a vibrant city setting.

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Total sold0 Sold
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179 Commonwealth Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 11120522702014-01-13
MLS#: 71604618 		Closed$852,000
Unit 442418333872010-03-19
MLS#: 70879955 		Closed$1,900,000
Unit #3#33566331712002-04-01
MLS#: 30551833 		Closed$2,325,000
Unit #3
#3

3 Beds

3 Baths

3566 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2002-04-01Closed$2,325,000
MLS#: 30551833
Days On Market171
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

1205 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2014-01-13Closed$852,000
MLS#: 71604618
Days On Market70
Unit 4
4

3 Beds

3 Baths

2418 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2010-03-19Closed$1,900,000
MLS#: 70879955
Days On Market387
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Amenities

At 179 Commonwealth, you'll find essential amenities designed to make your life easier. With hot water included in your condo fees, you won't have to worry about unexpected utility bills. The laundry facilities simplify laundry days, and the elevators ensure that you can easily bring your groceries and other necessities up to your home. The combination of these amenities means you can spend less time worrying about home maintenance and more time enjoying everything Boston has to offer.

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Amenities Description

At 179 Commonwealth, you'll find essential amenities designed to make your life easier. With hot water included in your condo fees, you won't have to worry about unexpected utility bills. The laundry facilities simplify laundry days, and the elevators ensure that you can easily bring your groceries and other necessities up to your home. The combination of these amenities means you can spend less time worrying about home maintenance and more time enjoying everything Boston has to offer.

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Parking
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Locker
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Concierge
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Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Laundry

Laundry

Policies

While specific building policies haven't been detailed, most condo buildings operate with friendly guidelines that foster a respectful and peaceful living experience. If you're considering bringing a furry friend along, it's always a good idea to check with your future neighbors about pet policies—either way, you’re sure to meet plenty of pet lovers in this community!

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Amenities Description

While specific building policies haven't been detailed, most condo buildings operate with friendly guidelines that foster a respectful and peaceful living experience. If you're considering bringing a furry friend along, it's always a good idea to check with your future neighbors about pet policies—either way, you’re sure to meet plenty of pet lovers in this community!

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
179 Commonwealth Ave--
183 Commonwealth$1,578/sqft.$4 /sqft.
207 Commonwealth Avenue$1,578/sqft.$4 /sqft.
180 Commonwealth Ave$1,200/sqft.$2 /sqft.
180 Commonwealth$1,171/sqft.$2 /sqft.
167 Commonwealth Ave$1,115/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 179 Commonwealth Ave.

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.1 miles away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|0.1 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.11 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.13 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.25 miles away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|0.38 miles away
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Schools

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.02 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.15 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.17 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.19 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.19 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.31 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.56 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.65 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.74 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.77 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.88 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.92 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.94 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.96 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.97 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.03 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|2.03 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|2.04 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|2.05 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.06 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|2.07 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|2.08 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.08 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.08 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.14 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.16 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|2.20 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.28 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|2.29 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.31 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|2.32 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.33 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|2.38 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.43 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|2.46 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

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Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|2.50 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|2.50 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|2.51 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|2.54 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Arlington

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.14 miles away|22 min walk
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Transit

Arlington

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.62 miles away|31 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

205 Roxbury St

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.14 miles away|42 min walk

Aquarium

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.24 miles away|44 min walk

Amory Street

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

350 Summer St

2.35 miles away|46 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

400 Summer St

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Buses

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

2.6 miles away|50 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 179 Commonwealth Ave

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay, a quintessential Boston neighborhood, showcases stunning Victorian brownstones and tree-lined streets. The area is a shopper’s paradise, home to the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street and the historic charm of Copley Square. Cultural attractions abound, with nearby museums and the Boston Public Library offering enrichment for all ages. Dining options range from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants, catering to diverse tastes. This district provides excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the MBTA and major highways, ensuring easy commutes and exploration of the broader Boston area.

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179 Commonwealth Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.62%

15–29 Years

43%

30–44 Years

21.59%

45–59 Years

13.23%

60+ Years

15.56%

Commute

21.11%

Transit

39.3%

Walk

20.05%

Drive

2.71%

Bike

Housing Ownership

25.88%

Owner Occupied

74.12%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
11.81%
Multi Family
1.85%
Single Person
50.74%
Multi Person
49.26%

Average Income

Household:$8,850,486.6 /yr

Individual:$7,700,009.45 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.1%
High School College9.59%
Diploma2.56%
Post Graduate38.21%
Others16.53%
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Education

Diploma2.56%
Post Graduate38.21%
Others16.53%
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