NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $871,745 - $1,082,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
734 Sq Ft
$465/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 21, 2019

Last sale price $862,000 $1,174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,149/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 5-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of August 2019

1 Bedroom on the famous Commonwealth Mall, plus an over-sized parking space! Beautiful 1881 styled entry, magnificent lobby and grand open staircase w/ stained glass skylight. The condo opens to a foyer w/ 10' ceiling, ceiling fan, coat closet and opens on to all other rooms. Close to world-class Newbury Street and other restaurants and shopping destinations. Walk to the Esplanade, Boston Common and Public Garden. Near entertainment and sports events, with access to trains, highways and the Green Line. Building is well maintained and has a convenient phone-based intercom system. Do not miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jack Gregg

Century 21 Cityside Listed on: 07/10/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Arman Mirza

Compass License #449597047

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,013

Year Built

  • Built in 1881

Lot Details

  • 741

HOA Fees

  • $465 per month

Kitchen

  • Range

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,013

Year Built

Built in 1881

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$465 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1205.72
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1881

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 3
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB6400
  • Main So: NB1030
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 734.00

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Central Heat, Steam
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 465.36
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 689400.00
  • Page: 200
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7266.28
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3350047

Multi Family

  • No Units: 11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2019
Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Branting Deborah V
Bought by
Longwood Tower Rt
Seller's Agent
Jack Gregg
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Arman Mirza
Compass
List Price
$885,000
Sold Price
$862,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-2.6%
Current Estimated Value
$942,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1995
Sold by
Chiasson Peter A and Chiasson Mary L
Bought by
Branting Deborah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1988
Sold by
Miller Molly J
Bought by
Chiasson Peter A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
10.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Longwood Tower Rt $862,000 --
Branting Deborah $169,500 --
Chiasson Peter A $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chiasson Peter A $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2019 08/21/19 Sold $862,000 -2.6% $1,174 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $885,000 -- $1,206 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,013 $778,300 $0 $778,300
2024 $8,483 $778,300 $0 $778,300
2023 $7,962 $741,300 $0 $741,300
2022 $7,906 $726,700 $0 $726,700
2021 $7,754 $726,700 $0 $726,700
2020 $7,428 $703,400 $0 $703,400
2019 $7,266 $689,400 $0 $689,400
2018 $6,814 $650,200 $0 $650,200
2017 $7,210 $680,800 $0 $680,800
2016 $6,999 $636,300 $0 $636,300
2015 $6,300 $520,200 $0 $520,200
2014 $5,833 $463,700 $0 $463,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72531981

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003399-000008