2 Commonwealth #8G · Boston

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FOR SALE · MLS #73572522

$4,995,000

beds: 3
baths: 3.5
sqft: 2,467

2 Commonwealth #8G

Boston, MA 02116

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Corner of Commonwealth and Arlington overlooking The Public Garden

Home type: Condominium
Interior living area: 2,467 sqft
Year built: 1982
Parking spaces: 1
Price per sqft: $2,025/sqft
HOA fee: $6,817 · Monthly

About this home

At the sought-after Carlton House on Commonwealth Avenue by the Public Garden, this sizeable duplex residence epitomizes effortless living at a prime Back Bay address adjoining The Newbury, Newbury Street’s acclaimed luxury hotel. Overlooking the magnificent tree-lined boulevard with the Public Garden as a backdrop and sweeping cityscapes all around, this comfortable residence is laid out like a private home and has 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths, an office, excellent storage, and a valet-attended garage space. A versatile living/dining room is featured along with a family/dining room where a floor-to-ceiling glassed bay showcases the wide-open vista. Privately placed on the upper level, the bedrooms feature a spacious primary suite with wardrobe room. Amidst the beauty of Boston’s Emerald Necklace parklands, The Carlton House offers elegant common spaces, 24-hour concierge and valet parking, direct access to the hotel, room service, and close proximity to Back Bay’s finest shopping and dining.

Listed by George Ballantyne · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #73572522 · Updated 10/26/2026, 3:36:00 PM ET

Building & association

Building name: Carlton House
Total units: 53
Building stories: 2
Entry level: 8
HOA fee includes: Water · Sewer · Insurance · Security · Maintenance Structure · Maintenance Grounds · Snow Removal · Trash
Association amenities: Elevator(s) · Parking
Pets allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

From MLS fields in this listing. Confirm association rules and fees with the association documents.

Facts & features

Home overview

Property subtype: Condominium
Property category: Residential
MLS status: Active
Building name: Carlton House
Bedrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Half bathrooms: 1
Total bathrooms: 3.5
Total rooms: 7
Living area: 2,467 sqft
Living area source: Public Record
Above grade finished area: 2,467 sqft
Building area: 2,467
Building area units: Square Feet
Building area source: Public Records
Area includes basement: No
Stories: 2
Building stories: 2
Entry level: 8
Unit building: 8G

Interior & systems

Heating: Central · Hydro Air
Heating available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling available: Yes
Appliances: Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Range · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer/Dryer · Range Hood
Flooring: Tile · Hardwood · Flooring - Hardwood · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior features: Closet · Recessed Lighting · Bathroom - Half · Entrance Foyer · Bathroom · Home Office · Entry Hall
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup · First Floor · In Unit
Laundry dimensions: 3X7
Basement: N
Fireplace: No
Fireplaces: 0
Electrical service: 110 Volts · Circuit Breakers · 100 Amp Service
Security features: Doorman · Concierge
Primary bathroom features: Yes

Room details

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 224 sqft
Length: 16 ft
Width: 14 ft
Features: Walk-In Closet(s) · Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 160 sqft
Length: 16 ft
Width: 10 ft
Features: Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 176 sqft
Length: 16 ft
Width: 11 ft
Features: Bathroom - Full · Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting

Living room

Level: First
Area: 540 sqft
Length: 30 ft
Width: 18 ft
Features: Flooring - Hardwood · Cable Hookup · Recessed Lighting

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 300 sqft
Length: 20 ft
Width: 15 ft
Features: Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 150 sqft
Length: 10 ft
Width: 15 ft
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Recessed Lighting

Office

Level: First
Area: 121 sqft
Length: 11 ft
Width: 11 ft
Features: Flooring - Hardwood · Recessed Lighting

Bathroom 1

Level: Second
Area: 110 sqft
Length: 10 ft
Width: 11 ft
Features: Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Closet · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Recessed Lighting

Bathroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 60 sqft
Length: 6 ft
Width: 10 ft
Features: Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Recessed Lighting

Bathroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 66 sqft
Length: 6 ft
Width: 11 ft
Features: Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Recessed Lighting

Price & tax details

Current asking price$4,995,000

Original asking price$4,995,000

Listed on2026-09-07

Days on market49

Tax record supplied by MLS
Year	Property tax	Assessed value
2027	$59,405	$5,130,000

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