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  • $2,008,700

    261 Commonwealth Ave APT 7, Boston, MA 02116

    2beds
    2baths
    1,768sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $2,008,700 Zestimate®
    $1,136/sqft
    $6,927 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,008,700

    $1.83M - $2.19M

    $6,927/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Stunning, front facing Commonwealth Avenue penthouse duplex with private roof deck and 2 direct-access parking spaces! Enjoy Back Bay living in this spacious 2bed/2bath unit with large open layout, high ceilings, and ample storage. The first floor includes sizable living and dining rooms with a gas fireplace and a beautiful view of the sunny side of Commonwealth Ave. Enter the oversized second bedroom, which can easily be used as a large den/office space, with full wall of custom closets and flat screen TV mounted over a second fireplace. Beautifully updated kitchen with stainless appliances & tons of cabinet space. Walk up full staircase to second floor master suite featuring large en-suite bath with double vanities & skylights in the brand new walk-in shower. Direct access to expansive private roof deck with unparalleled views of Boston, from Downtown to Fenway. Other features include in-unit laundry, 2 tandem parking spaces and ALL utilities included. Available Feb 1.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,768 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03399S018

    Construction

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

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Gas
    • Laundry: In Unit
    • MLS Listing ID: 72434120
    • MLS Name: Keller Williams (Keller Williams)
    • Other Building Features \ roof_types \ Unknown
    • Other \ original_listhub_key \ 3yd-MLSPIN-72434120
    • Type and Style \ architectural_style \ Other
    • Utilities included in rent
    • architectural_style \ Other
    • original_listhub_key \ 3yd-MLSPIN-72434120
    • roof_types \ Unknown

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/9/2025Listing removed$8,000$5/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73423166
    8/29/2025Listed for rent$8,000+8.1%$5/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73423166
    11/25/2020Sold$1,892,500+92.1%$1,070/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    1/31/2019Listing removed$7,400$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72434120
    1/25/2019Price change$7,400-5.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72434120

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,273 +6.2%$1,318,900
    2024$14,376 +6.6%$1,318,900 +5%
    2023$13,491 +0.7%$1,256,100 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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