A 53-unit condominium community in Back Bay, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
Carlton House stands as a landmark residential tower completed in 1982, occupying one of the last available parcels of land in Back Bay. With 53 units, the building commands the entrance to the Boston Public Garden at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Arlington Street, positioning residents steps from Newbury Street's shops and restaurants while maintaining direct views of some of Boston's most iconic open spaces.
Carlton House offers a varied inventory spanning one-bedroom single-level units to expansive multi-bedroom duplexes. One-bedroom floor plans typically feature 1.5 to 2 full baths and measure high enough in the tower to clear tree lines along Commonwealth Avenue. The building's signature offering remains its "B" unit floorplan—a highly coveted configuration featuring three floor-to-ceiling bay windows oriented toward the Public Garden, combined living and dining areas with hardwood floors, and generous master suites.
Duplex units represent the premium segment, with configurations ranging from two-bedroom to exceptional six-bedroom layouts. These typically feature gracious entrance foyers with double guest closets, powder rooms, and dramatic corner living spaces with 180-degree sightlines spanning the Public Garden, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Select duplexes have been gut-renovated and reconfigured through the combination of adjacent units.
Residence here places you at the intersection of Back Bay's residential character and downtown accessibility. The building's location on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue offers immediate proximity to the Public Garden's 48 acres and the Boston Common beyond—a rare vantage for urban living. Newbury Street's retail corridor sits one block distant, while the Charles River and esplanade are equally accessible.
Recent market activity reflects strong demand: median sale price stands at $3.16 million across six transactions, with units averaging $2,005 per square foot. Properties typically remain on market 66 days. Monthly HOA fees run approximately $2,958, covering building operations, concierge services, and common area maintenance. The 1982 construction date places Carlton House within Back Bay's post-modern development era, offering solid infrastructure in a neighborhood valued for its architectural history and urban location.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside Carlton House — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about Carlton House →Over recent sales, units at Carlton House sold at a median of $3,160,000, about $2005 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at Carlton House currently range from roughly $2958 to $2958, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
Carlton House is a 53-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at Carlton House averaged about 66 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
