169 Commonwealth Ave
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169 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 5

Boston, MA

$2,200,000
 






Property Details

7 Rooms

2 Bedrooms

2 Baths

1938 sf 

Above the canopy of Commonwealth Avenue's tree-lined splendor, is a rare opportunity to craft your dream Back Bay penthouse residence. Served by elevator, this home encompasses the building’s complete top level; presently the unit consists of two kitchens and two bedrooms, providing suitable accommodation for caretaker or guests. The home’s impressive scale and layout offer exceptional potential for renovation into a single elegant residence, custom tailored to your unique design. Southern exposure sunlight, through oversized 16-panel windows and peaked skylights, showcases the generous rooms and architectural features of the interior. The sought-after exclusive roof rights, with expansive available square footage, have internal direct access via stairs and a full door. The potential addition of a roofdeck terrace would enjoy sweeping views of the legendary Commonwealth Avenue magnolias in early spring as well as unmatched views of the Charles River Esplanade fireworks in July. The property was long-held as the pied-a-terre of significant patrons of the arts who enjoyed its simple proximity to the Theater District, galleries, boutiques, and fine restaurants of the Back Bay. One car deeded parking, convenient access to interstates, MBTA/Amtrak.

 

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Interior Details

Front Unit

● Enter through the ground level front door into a beautiful classic brownstone lobby with black and white marble checkered tile and soaring ceilings.

● To the right and up the stairs, you will find an elevator that takes you to the 4th floor.

● From the elevator, you enter a generous lobby and have the front unit entrance as well as the back unit entrance and a convenient storage closet.

● As you enter the front unit, you are greeted by hardwood floors, a large window to your left, and a generous dining area with timeless built-ins.

● To the right is the kitchen with ample cabinets, Miele stove and 3-burner gas cooktop, GE Profile microwave, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. 

● There is a staircase from the kitchen leading to the rooftop, which is exclusive to this unit. A fabulous rooftop deck could be built (with appropriate approvals)!

●  Beyond the dining room is the spacious living room that has coffered ceilings, recessed lights, a gas fireplace with a custom mantle, and lovely built-in bookshelves and cabinets. 

● The bedroom offers coffered ceilings, a large window, plentiful built-ins, and a closet.

● The full bath can be accessed from both the bedroom and entryway. It offers two vanities, a shower/tub combination, and a large walk in closet with custom built-ins.


Back Unit

● Enter through the front door to find a light-filled one bedroom unit with gleaming hardwood floors.

● To your right is an ample coat closet and a closet with the air handler. 

● To the left is the kitchen with a large pantry, skylights, white cabinets, a built-in spice rack, Miele oven and electric cooktop, KitchenAid microwave, Beko refrigerator, and a white subway tile back splash.

● The combined living/dining room is flooded with light from the two large windows and has built-in bookshelves, recessed lighting, and a built-in China cabinet. 

● The full bathroom has a large vanity, a mirrored medicine cabinet, a linen closet, bath/shower combination, and a skylight.

● The large bedroom has a window and recessed lighting.


Floor Plan

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More Information

Basement & Systems

• HVAC: Mitsubishi electric heat pump with air conditioning.

• Hot Water: Gas-fired boiler, common to the building.

• Electrical: 100Amp via Circuit breaker.

• Common Laundry: Speed Queen Commercial Washer/Dryer (card operated.)



Exterior

• Exterior: Brick/Stone.

• Roof: Flat asphalt, age unknown.

• Private Space: Exclusive roof rights.

• Parking: 1 space.


Association & Financial Information

Beneficial interest: 23%

Association: 6 units, 5 are owner-occupied.

Rentals: Minimum of 12 month lease.

Smoking: Not allowed.

Pets: Not allowed.

Property Management: Lighthouse Realty Management in Boston.

Condo Fee: $1,714.65 monthly (includes master insurance, reserve funds, water, common electricity, trash removal, janitorial services, elevator maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and management fees)

  Taxes: $19,629 (FY2025, with residential exemption). 


Condo Docs

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Thursday, October 9th

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday, October 10th

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, October 11th

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Sunday, October 12th

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM

 

If these times are not convenient, please  call

 Mona Chen 781.915.7267, or Tim O'Sullivan 917.922.2720 to make an appointment.



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