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  • $858,500

    261 Commonwealth Ave APT 4, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    1baths
    691sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $858,500 Zestimate®
    $1,242/sqft
    $3,397 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $858,500

    $807,000 - $910,000

    $3,397/mo

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    What's special

    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. 2021-12-23

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 691 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 871 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03399S012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Condition
    • Year built: 1880

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/8/2022Sold$875,000-1.7%$1,266/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72925235
    12/16/2021Pending sale$890,000$1,288/sqft
    Source: Engel & Volkers #72925235
    12/8/2021Contingent$890,000$1,288/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72925235
    12/4/2021Listed for sale$890,000+98.2%$1,288/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72925235
    11/16/2019Listing removed$3,000$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,119 +6.2%$701,100
    2024$7,642 +6.6%$701,100 +5%
    2023$7,171 +3.4%$667,700 +4.8%

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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