261 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02116 – 2 bed 1 bath For Sale – 73346784
Overview
- Updated On:
- April 5, 2025
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- 73346784
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 2 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1880
- 1120 HOA Fee
Description
The best of the Back Bay! Enjoy living on the sunny side of the street overlooking Commonwealth Mall! Walk up the Grand Staircase to your private oasis. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet evening at home, this two bedroom, one bath property offers a large living / dining room centered around a gas fireplace. Light streams in through the large windows in both the living room and primary bedroom. The Primary bedroom includes two large closets and a fireplace while the second interior bedroom is perfect as an office or guest bedroom. Best of all, there is a large storage area above, The kitchen offers beautiful white cabinets, marble counter tops, SS appliances and an eat-in kitchen. The fully renovated bath features beautiful marble and radiant heat floors. Direct access to two rental parking spaces is optional. With a Walk Score of 99 and a Rider’s score of 94, you are close to the Esplanade, Newbury Street and the incredible restaurants and shops of the City.
This property is listed by Lina Kriva from Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 1,475,000 |
| Living Area | 1,155.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Rooms | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73346784 |
| Days on Market | 18 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Heating | Baseboard |
| Uncovered Parking | 2 |
| Garage Parking | 0 |
| Water View | No |
| Unit Level | 3 |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | N |
| Patio And Porch Features | |
| Parking Features | Off Street,Rented,Tandem |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | 12 |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | Hot Water |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | Heat,Electricity,Water,Insurance,Maintenance Structure,Maintenance Grounds,Snow Removal |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1880 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | Intercom |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | Brownstone |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | N |
| Roof | Rubber |
Additional Details
| Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Bike Path,Highway Access,T-Station |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Public Record shows the property to be a 2 Bed | 1 Bath Property. Second Bedroom is internal. |
| Last Updated | 2025-04-05T07:05:00.000Z |
| Building Area Source | Public Records |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | W:05 P:03399 S:014,3350042 |
| Original List Price | 1575000 |
| Listing Office | keller williams realty boston-metro | back bay |
| Tax Annual Amount | 13146 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1135300 |
| Tax Book Number | 57807 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Approximate |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | CD |
| Listing Agent | lina kriva |
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261 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02116 – 2 bed 1 bath For Sale – 73346784
$ 1,475,000
Status: Active
261 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02116, Boston, Back Bay, Suffolk 02116
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73346784
Type: Condominium / Brownstone
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1880 (Approximate, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 1,155.00 ft2 (Total: 1155 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.03 ft2 (Area: 0.03 Acres, SqFt: 1155)
Total Rooms: 4
Condition:
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Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 2 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 1 (Full: 1, Half: 0, Decimal: 1, Main Level: )
Basement: N
Fireplaces: 2 ()
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Materials: Brick
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Roof: Rubber
Stories: 1 ()
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Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
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Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Off Street,Rented,Tandem
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View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
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Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Bike Path,Highway Access,T-Station
Association Fee: (Monthly)
Fee Includes: Heat,Electricity,Water,Insurance,Maintenance Structure,Maintenance Grounds,Snow Removal
Association Amenities: Hot Water
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Zoning: CD ()
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Property Description
The best of the Back Bay! Enjoy living on the sunny side of the street overlooking Commonwealth Mall! Walk up the Grand Staircase to your private oasis. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet evening at home, this two bedroom, one bath property offers a large living / dining room centered around a gas fireplace. Light streams in through the large windows in both the living room and primary bedroom. The Primary bedroom includes two large closets and a fireplace while the second interior bedroom is perfect as an office or guest bedroom. Best of all, there is a large storage area above, The kitchen offers beautiful white cabinets, marble counter tops, SS appliances and an eat-in kitchen. The fully renovated bath features beautiful marble and radiant heat floors. Direct access to two rental parking spaces is optional. With a Walk Score of 99 and a Rider’s score of 94, you are close to the Esplanade, Newbury Street and the incredible restaurants and shops of the City.
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units: 12
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Unit Building: 5
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 13146 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 1135300
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 57807 /
Parcel Number: W:05 P:03399 S:014,3350042
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Lina Kriva (MLS ID: BB807933) / Team:
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay (MLS ID: BB5522)
Agent (Property): 57
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
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Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-03-18
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 1575000
Price Per SqFt (List): 1277.06
Market Time (Property): 18 (Broker: 18, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Active
Possession:
Directions: Commonwealth Avenue Westbound between Fairfield and Gloucester
Disclosures: Public Record shows the property to be a 2 Bed | 1 Bath Property. Second Bedroom is internal., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
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Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
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Master Book/Page: / (Page: 327)
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System Information
Property ID: 1902291
Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-05T07:05:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-05T07:07:47.278Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2025-03-18T16:37:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-04-02T01:35:00.000Z
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