261 W Newton # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End

$2,625

Est. $213/month

1

Baths

999

Sq Ft

$3

Price/Sq Ft

999

Lot Sq Ft

Apartment

Type

149

Days on Market

Closed Listed Jul 18, 2025 • MLS# 73406711 Copied!

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About this home

Newly renovated! Studio apartment, across from Prudential Center, close to shops and all the best restaurants. Easy access to Green Line (Prudential Center), Orange Line (Massachusetts Ave), and several bus routes are well within .25-.50 mile. Washer and Dryer in unit and central AC. Hot water Included in Rent. First, last, $250 lock fee to move in. Gross rent is $3000 per month. Advertised rent considers 1 free month with lease ending 8/31.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

999 sq ft

Total Rooms

1

Entry Level

2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $3,000

Final Sale Price: $2,625

Difference: $375 (-12.5%)

Performance Metrics

87.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

149

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $3

Sale $/sq ft: $3

This property sold for $3 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.5% below the original asking price.

At 149 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 20 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$3/sq ft

Area Average

$5/sq ft

Difference

40.6%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Living Area 999 sq ft

Lot Size 999 sq ft

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: In Unit

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Construction & Materials

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

261 W Newton # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

Kingsley Montessori School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-06

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

0.4 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2

Improved 363 spots from last year

-38.1 below state avg

125 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-12

C

Hurley K-8 School

0.5 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8

Dropped 23 spots from last year

-22.4 below state avg

335 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

F

Blackstone Elementary School

0.5 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3

Improved 12 spots from last year

-31.9 below state avg

582 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

D

Perkins Elementary School

0.6 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9

Improved 29 spots from last year

-27.3 below state avg

167 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

The Learning Project

0.6 mi

Grades K-06

Kids Are People School

0.8 mi

Grades PK-12

Park Street School

0.9 mi

Grades K-07

Advent School

1.0 mi

Grades K-06

D

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

1.0 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7

Improved 13 spots from last year

-29.5 below state avg

689 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

1.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Middle School Academy

1.8 mi

Nativity Prep School

1.9 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

2.4 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Mother Caroline Academy

2.6 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

2.6 mi

Epiphany School

3.7 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

6.8 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Timilty Middle

1.1 mi

UP Academy

1.8 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Newman School

0.5 mi

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

0.7 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

0.9 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6

Improved 4 spots from last year

-13.6 below state avg

557 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

Improved 94 spots from last year

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.2 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

Improved 61 spots from last year

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 students Very Diverse

18 sports • 2,006 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

1.3 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

Improved 356 spots from last year

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin Academy

2.0 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

2.5 mi

Grades 06-09

D

Charlestown High School

2.6 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0

Improved 49 spots from last year

-27.2 below state avg

754 students Diverse

11 sports • 488 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

2.7 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73487228

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🏡

Currently Listed

Mar 16, 2026

$3,200

MLS #73487228 - Active

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✓

Sold

Dec 15, 2025

Property sold

↓

Price Reduced

Dec 8, 2025

$2,625 $45 (-1.69%)

From $2,670 to $2,625 (-1.7%)

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Listed for Sale

Jul 18, 2025

$2,625

Original listing

Agent: Jason Gell Office: RE/MAX On the Charles

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Listed for Sale

Jul 18, 2025

$2,670

Original listing

Agent: Jason Gell Office: RE/MAX On the Charles

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/16/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$3,200	-	-	MLS #73487228 - Active
12/15/2025	✓ Sold	-	-	-	Property sold
12/08/2025	↓ Price Reduced	$2,625	$45	-	From $2,670 to $2,625 (-1.7%)
07/18/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,625	-	-	Original listing
07/18/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,670	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Mar 18, 2026	Sold	$3,200	—
Dec 8, 2025	Price Changed	$2,625	-$45
Jul 18, 2025	New Listing Added	$2,625	—
Jul 18, 2025	New Listing Added	$2,670	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

149 days

Price per Sq Ft

$3

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Jason Gell

Listing Office RE/MAX On the Charles

Agent MLS ID BB806543

Office MLS ID AC1264

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.