$1,395,000
SOLD APR 14, 2017

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,155 Sq Ft
1880 Built

Recently Sold

$1,208 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2017

Sunny-side Commonwealth Avenue! Renovated third-floor two bedroom and one bathroom.(Second bedroom is interior). Sunny south-facing 36 foot wide building allows ample sunlight and direct views of the John Hancock and Prudential Towers. Twelve-foot ceilings. Updated modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. Sparkling totally renovated stone and tile bathroom. Ample closets throughout including additional attic-storage above second bedroom. Two(2) wood-burning fireplaces. Elegant common areas feature beautiful Victorian-era detail from the late 1800s. Designer-quality furnishings available for purchase separately. Two(2) tandem parking spaces are currently leased behind the building for $500 month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geoffrey Gibbons

First Boston Realty International Listed on: 02/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Marianne Gianelli

The Charles Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,147

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Middle
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom
  • Bedroom 2: 7X8
  • Bathroom #3: 6X8
  • Kitchen: 8X10
  • Living Room: 24X20
  • Master Bedroom: 16X13
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Rented, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators, Steam
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 11
  • Unit Building: 5

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2018
Sold by
Dijohnson Celeste M
Bought by
Celeste Dijohnson T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2017
Closed on
Apr 14, 2017
Sold by
Shaw Nancy
Bought by
Dijohnson Celete M
Seller's Agent
Geoffrey Gibbons
First Boston Realty International
Buyer's Agent
Marianne Gianelli
The Charles Realty
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-5.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1992
Sold by
Wise Robert E
Bought by
Shaw Nancy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
8.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $1,395,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,040,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $225,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $1,349,000 -3.3% $1,168 / Sq Ft
04/14/2017 04/14/17 Sold $1,395,000 0.0% $1,208 / Sq Ft
03/20/2017 03/20/17 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2017 02/23/17 Price Changed $1,395,000 -5.4% $1,208 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 For Sale $1,475,000 0.0% $1,277 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
03/04/2016 03/04/16 For Rent $6,000 +20.0% --
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
11/04/2015 11/04/15 Under Contract -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Rent $5,000 0.0% --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Off Market $5,000 -- --
09/17/2015 09/17/15 Price Changed $5,000 -12.3% $4 / Sq Ft
07/29/2015 07/29/15 For Rent $5,700 -5.0% --
01/22/2015 01/22/15 Rented $6,000 +5.3% --
12/23/2014 12/23/14 Under Contract -- -- --
11/03/2014 11/03/14 For Rent $5,700 -1.7% --
08/03/2014 08/03/14 Rented $5,800 -1.7% --
07/04/2014 07/04/14 Under Contract -- -- --
06/04/2014 06/04/14 For Rent $5,900 +6.3% --
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Rented $5,550 -0.9% --
03/26/2013 03/26/13 Under Contract -- -- --
02/11/2013 02/11/13 For Rent $5,600 +24.4% --
05/28/2012 05/28/12 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
04/28/2012 04/28/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/17/2012 04/17/12 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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 $13,147 $1,135,300 $0 $1,135,300
2024 $12,375 $1,135,300 $0 $1,135,300
2023 $11,613 $1,081,300 $0 $1,081,300
2022 $11,534 $1,060,100 $0 $1,060,100
2021 $11,311 $1,060,100 $0 $1,060,100
2020 $10,901 $1,032,300 $0 $1,032,300
2019 $10,663 $1,011,700 $0 $1,011,700
2018 $9,430 $899,800 $0 $899,800
2017 $9,669 $913,000 $0 $913,000
2016 $9,385 $853,200 $0 $853,200
2015 $8,527 $704,100 $0 $704,100
2014 $7,895 $627,600 $0 $627,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Celeste

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Frank Celeste

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 872-3227

    6 in this area

    480 Total Sales

    Frank Celeste
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  • Constance Brown

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Constance Brown

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (508) 838-1105

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Constance Brown
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Geoffrey Gibbons

    First Boston Realty International

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  • Marianne Gianelli

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marianne Gianelli

    The Charles Realty

    (781) 771-1878

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Marianne Gianelli
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Liliya Sherman

    Sherman Realty

    (508) 631-1779

    19 Total Sales

    Liliya Sherman
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  • Jenny Searles Margulies

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jenny Searles Margulies

    First Boston Realty International

    (317) 407-7439

    4 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Jenny Searles Margulies
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72115486

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003399-000014

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

This home is located at 261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA 02116 and is currently priced at $1,395,000, approximately $1,207 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Kingsley Montessori School, and Park Street School.

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