Dimensions16 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
2 Commonwealth # 8G, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$4,995,000
Est. $37,225/month
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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.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2026
$4,995,000
Original listing
Agent: George Ballantyne
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $59,405 | $5,130,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$59,405
Tax Year 2027
HOA Fee
$6,817
Monthly
Assessed Value
$5,130,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1982
Living Area
2,467 sq ft
Stories
2
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Central, Hydro Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features
Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Home Office, Entry Hall
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$59,405
Assessed Value
$5,130,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$6,817 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Elevator(s), Parking
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Furnished Rooms Are Virtually Staged.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["High-Rise"]
Unit/Building
8G
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans (3)
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1982
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,467 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,467 sq ft above grade
Dimensions16 x 11
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 11
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions6 x 10
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions6 x 11
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions10 x 15
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 15
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions30 x 18
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Home Office, Entry Hall
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Doorman, Concierge
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1982
Structure Type:
High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Hydro Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Under
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kids Are People School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
1.1 mi
Grades K-08
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 24.6
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
355 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.2 mi
|
#290 of 346
|
Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.2 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
2.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.6 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.3 mi
Edwards Middle
2.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
A+
Boston Latin School
0.8 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.7 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.3 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
2.5 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
2.5 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
2 Commonwealth # 8G, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
George Ballantyne
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID
CT001139
Office MLS ID
BB5919
Listing Data Updated
Sep 7, 2026 8:01 AM EDT
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