A 110-unit condominium community in North End/Waterfront, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 24 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Vendome stands as one of Back Bay's most iconic addresses, located at 160 Commonwealth Avenue on the corner of Dartmouth Street. Built in 1872 and originally operating as the celebrated Hotel Vendome, this landmark white-facade building has been converted into 110 luxury condominium residences. Over the past 24 months, three units have sold at a median price of $820,000, or roughly $1,221 per square foot, with homes averaging 41 days on market.
Based on the listings, residents at The Vendome enjoy:
HOA fees range from approximately $469 to $1,068 per month, reflecting the variety of unit sizes across the building.
The Vendome offers a broad mix of residences, from studios to two-bedroom homes and top-floor penthouses. Studios range from cozy pied-à-terre layouts with open floor plans and bay windows to oversized units with separate kitchens and multiple windows—one 801-square-foot studio is described as easily convertible to a one bedroom. One-bedroom homes are among the most common, including a well-regarded 926-square-foot front-facing corner unit with large bay windows.
Two-bedroom residences appear on upper floors and corner locations, such as Residence 412 with panoramic Commonwealth Mall views and a renovated 7th-floor northwest corner unit featuring crown molding, custom bookcases, and lit glass dining cabinets. The penthouses are a highlight of the building: loft-style spaces with exposed brick and beams, vaulted ceilings, marble baths, and layouts exceeding 1,300 square feet. Several units await renovation, presenting opportunities for investors and buyers seeking to build value.
The building's setting is a defining feature. Front-facing homes overlook the tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall—especially prized in winter when the trees are lit and again during spring bloom. Newbury Street sits directly behind the building, and the location is steps from Copley Square and Back Bay Station. Several listings emphasize the appeal of an old-world, Parisian-style building paired with modern amenities, security, and full-service convenience in one of Boston's most walkable neighborhoods.
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 The Vendome — 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 The Vendome →Over the last 24 months, units at The Vendome sold at a median of $820,000, about $1221 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Vendome currently range from roughly $469 to $1068, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Vendome is a 110-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Vendome averaged about 41 days on market, with 3 closings in the period.
