261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

Boston, MA 02116

$780,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
956 Sq. Ft.
$816 / Sq. Ft.
956
Sq. Ft.
$816
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning penthouse condo on one of the most iconic streets in the Back Bay. This unit features gorgeous exposed brick on both sides of the living room, large open living are, kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, washer/drying in unit, two large equal sized bedrooms, and beaming skylights! Unit has exclusive roof rights for the building and a roof deck may be able to be built - buyer to do own due diligence. Building has gorgeous foyer and wide staircase. All electric included in the...Stunning penthouse condo on one of the most iconic streets in the Back Bay. This unit features gorgeous exposed brick on both sides of the living room, large open living are, kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, washer/drying in unit, two large equal sized bedrooms, and beaming skylights! Unit has exclusive roof rights for the building and a roof deck may be able to be built - buyer to do own due diligence. Building has gorgeous foyer and wide staircase. All electric included in the condo fee, see other inclusions. Please read all disclosures. First showings to begin at open house Thursday, April 11th from 5:30-6:30 and open house Saturday, April 13th from 11:30-1. No private showings until Monday, April 15. Offers, if any, to be reviewed Tuesday April 16 by 5pm.
  1. Listed by Christopher Pickering • Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay

Property Details for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

Town
Boston
Area
MA-Boston
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Christopher Pickering

Sold By Cabot & Company, Eric Shabshelowitz

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/14/2022 09:01 AM

Property Details for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

StatusSold
MLS #71987224
Days on Market21
Taxes$9,167 / year
HOA Fees$848
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1880
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Christopher Pickering

Sold By Cabot & Company, Eric Shabshelowitz

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Building Information for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

Building/Complex261 Commonwealth AveFloor5Stories1Residences9Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1880

Payment Calculator

$5,869 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,257

Property Taxes

$764

HOA Dues

$848

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Property Information for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 956.0
  • Total Units: 9
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
Exterior Features
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: 1. Unit is currently leased at $3350/month until 8/31/16. Tenants are open to leaving early if they find suitable housing 2. Unit is a fourth floor walkup - please notify clients ahead of showing
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3350046
  • Assessments: $757,000
  • Book: 37800
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: 00000
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 9
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

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 9

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$951,400Total-
Tax Record2024$10,370 ($864 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt956 SqFtStories1Lot Size956 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1880Year Renovated2007ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:03399 S:022

Schools near 261 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Christopher Pickering

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