261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

Boston, MA 02116

$815,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
731 Sq. Ft.
$1,115 / Sq. Ft.
731
Sq. Ft.
$1,115
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A stunning 1 bedroom, 1 full bath condo on the sunny side of Commonwealth Ave between Fairfield and Gloucester Street in the heart of Back Bay. Enter this beautiful circa 1880 brownstone with grand foyer and lovely stained-glass ceiling staircase with intricate molding and detail. This home has gorgeous 12 foot ceilings and original crown molding with a beautiful Schonbek Crystal chandelier that elegantly reflects all the natural sunlight through the original 5 rounded tall dining room windows. Recently...A stunning 1 bedroom, 1 full bath condo on the sunny side of Commonwealth Ave between Fairfield and Gloucester Street in the heart of Back Bay. Enter this beautiful circa 1880 brownstone with grand foyer and lovely stained-glass ceiling staircase with intricate molding and detail. This home has gorgeous 12 foot ceilings and original crown molding with a beautiful Schonbek Crystal chandelier that elegantly reflects all the natural sunlight through the original 5 rounded tall dining room windows. Recently gutted and renovated full bathroom with beautiful Carrera marble. Newly updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances to include a new refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, sink with garbage disposal and granite counter tops. In unit washer/dryer, and many closets for ample storage. Gleaming hardwood floors in an impeccably cared for unit. All this AND a full deeded direct access parking space! Condo fees include snow removal, master insurance, gas, heat, hot water, and electricity.
  1. Listed by David Sampson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Back Bay
Area
MA-Boston-Back Bay, MA-Boston
Style
Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Upper

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 08:56 PM

Property Details for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

StatusSold
MLS #72062803
Days on Market21
Taxes$5,190 / year
HOA Fees$570 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1880
CountySuffolk County

Location

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Building Information for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

Building/Complex261 Commonwealth AveFloor3Stories4Residences11Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1880

Payment Calculator

$5,450 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,448

Property Taxes

$433

HOA Dues

$570

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Property Information for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 731.0
  • Total Units: 11
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3350047
  • Assessments: $650,100
  • Book: 53142
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 7
  • Owner Occupied Source: Mngt Compan
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 6
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$773,600Total-
Tax Record2023$8,308 ($692 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt731 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt731 SqFtStories1Lot Size731 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1880Year Renovated1978ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03399 S:016

Schools near 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 6

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Mckinley
Public1 to 12

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

Carter Developmental Center
Public7 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, David Sampson

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