261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,155
Sq Ft
1880
Built
About This Home
As of April 2017Sunny-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
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
-0.08%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $750,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| 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
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
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Frank Celeste
Seller's Agent in 2025
Frank Celeste
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 872-3227
6 in this area
488 Total Sales
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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
7 Total Sales
-
G
Seller's Agent in 2017
Geoffrey Gibbons
First Boston Realty International
-
Marianne Gianelli
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Marianne Gianelli
The Charles Realty
(781) 771-1878
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Liliya Sherman
L
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Liliya Sherman
Sherman Realty
(508) 631-1779
18 Total Sales
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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
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72115486
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003399-000014
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