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261 W Newton # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$2,625/mo
1
Baths
999
Sq Ft
999
Lot Sq Ft
149
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 18, 2025 • MLS# 73406711 Copied! • Updated Jan 9, 2026

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 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$3/sq ft
Area Average
$5/sq ft
Difference
42.6%

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

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 History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
14.4%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73487228
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Mar 16, 2026
$3,065
MLS #73487228 - Active
Sold
Dec 15, 2025
Property sold
Price Reduced
Dec 8, 2025
$2,625 $45 (-1.69%)
From $2,670 to $2,625 (-1.7%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 18, 2025
$2,625
Original listing
Agent: Jason Gell Office: RE/MAX On the Charles
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 18, 2025
$2,670
Original listing
Agent: Jason Gell Office: RE/MAX On the Charles

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

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

Rental Details

Available Jan 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(8 Or17)
Rent Includes Hot Water
Required First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance
Heating Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 150 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
999 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

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:
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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South End

261 W Newton # 2, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jason Gell
Listing Office RE/MAX On the Charles
Office Phone 781-894-1882
Agent MLS ID BB806543
Office MLS ID AC1264
Listing Data Updated Jan 9, 2026 3:31 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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