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Boston 02116 Back Bay
261 Commonwealth Ave #4
$875,000
Condo - Off Market

261 Commonwealth Ave #4

Boston, MA 02116
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$950,951
RealtyHop Estimate
6.85%
Since Mar 1, 2022
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Stunning ornate one bedroom on the second floor of a wide victorian located on the sunny side of Commonwealth Ave between Gloucester and Fairfield Streets. 261 Commonwealth was designed by Shaw and Shaw architects, and built in 1880-1881 with a grand foyer and intricate original stained-glass under the skylight and grand staircase leading up to this unit. This home features high ceilings, detailed crown molding, wood floors, and a tall 5 pane bay window, along with a renovated Chef's kitchen, and bathroom with glassed in shower and in-unit laundry. Kitchen has an abundance of cabinet space and stainless Viking appliances include a gas range, hood, and microwave. The bedroom is entered through a large original door and has built in cabinetry. Professionally managed building. Condo fee includes heat, hot water, water, electric, and gas cooking.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
66 days
Land Size
0.02 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
Condo
Property Taxes
$567
HOA Dues
$569
Year Built
1999
Last updated: 2 years ago (MLSPIN #72925235)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 8, 2022 Sold $875,000
Sold
Dec 4, 2021 Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay $890,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Interior Details

Bathroom Information

Full Bathrooms: 1

Interior Information

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Wood
Laundry Features: In Unit

Room Information

Rooms: 4

Basement Information

Basement: N
Exterior Details

Property Information

Entry Level: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
PropertySubType: Condominium

Building Information

Structure Type: Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lead Paint: Unknown

Lot Information

Lot Size Area: 0.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Zoning: CD
Parcel Number: W:05 P:03399 S:012, 3350041

Land Information

Water Source: Public


Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Condo
1 Bed
2 Baths
-
$779,000 Sep 16, 2021
$779,000 Nov 1, 2021
$1,128/mo
Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$934,000 Jan 5, 2021
$934,000 May 3, 2021
$1,234/mo
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$725,000 Oct 15, 2020
$725,000 May 19, 2021
$1,350/mo
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$799,000 Sep 8, 2016
$799,000 Oct 14, 2016
$945/mo
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$1,000,000 Dec 4, 2019
$1,000,000 Feb 28, 2020
$1,080/mo
Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$995,000 Feb 24, 2022
$995,000 Apr 21, 2022
$855/mo
Condo
1 Bed
2 Baths
-
$949,000 Mar 23, 2023
-
$1,074/mo
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$950,000 Mar 9, 2023
-
$1,231/mo
Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$750,000 Dec 7, 2022
-
$935/mo
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$849,000 Mar 22, 2023
-
$1,105/mo
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$945,000 Feb 17, 2023
-
$1,584/mo
Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$770,999 Jul 5, 2022
-
$598/mo

Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20211204
12/04/2021
1 Bed
1 Bath
691 ft²
$890,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
691 ft²
-
-
-
Jayne Kramer
Engel & Volkers Boston
20211204 Unit 4
12/04/2021
4
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$890,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$890,000
02/08/2022
-
Jennifer Gelfand
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
20190710 Unit 2
07/10/2019
2
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$885,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$885,000
08/21/2019
-
Jack Gregg
Century 21 Cityside
20170203 Unit 5
02/03/2017
5
2 Bed
1 Bath
-
$1,395,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$1,395,000
04/14/2017
-
Geoffrey Gibbons
First Boston Realty International
20160411 Unit 9
04/11/2016
9
2 Bed
1 Bath
-
$799,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$799,000
06/16/2016
-
Christopher Pickering
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20131228 Unit 6
12/28/2013
6
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$729,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$729,000
06/26/2014
-
David Sampson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20110322 Unit 8
03/22/2011
8
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$450,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$450,000
08/11/2011
-
Rebecca Davis Tulman
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20090311 Unit 7
03/11/2009
7
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$999,999
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$999,999
08/04/2009
-
Duncan Donahue
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
20070215 Unit 8
02/15/2007
8
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$410,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$410,000
06/29/2007
-
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20070201 Unit 7
02/01/2007
7
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,200,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,200,000
03/20/2007
-
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
20060912 Unit 6
09/12/2006
6
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$569,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$569,000
04/23/2007
-
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Building Info

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