RENTED SEP 18, 2025

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 7 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,655,000 - $2,482,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,768 Sq Ft
$1,089/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Marina
  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of September 2025

A quintessential TRUE Penthouse duplex with a stunning walk-out private roof terrace and garden offering panoramic city scapes! This breathtaking grand residence is front facing over the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and is awash in light from a bay of oversized windows. The scale of the open living/dining area is unsurpassed with soaring ceilings and an elegant stairway to the Primary Suite. An additional bedroom and full bath are located on the first floor. A seamless blend of classic period detail meets renovated modern living including two elegant fire places, hardwood flooring, a custom kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances including a gas stove and brand NEW cabinetry. This is an impeccably pristine, professionally managed building with an elegant lobby. A spectacular skylight with stained glass enclosure illuminates the grand stairway to the fourth floor. TWO direct access deeded tandem parking spaces complete this perfect picture of posh city living.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Frank Celeste

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/28/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Constance Brown

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Constance Brown

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • 1880

Lot Details

  • 9,999

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,768 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 9,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: No
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Year Built: 9999
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1768
  • Living Area: 1768
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Water
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Aug 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Frank Celeste
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Constance Brown
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sold Price
$7,800
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,924,653

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,916,853

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$946,250
Interest Rate
0.025%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0543%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$1,892,500 None Available
$985,000 --
-- --
$1,050,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $946,250
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $550,000
Closed $465,750
Previous Owner $200,000
Closed $510,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Rented $7,800 -2.5% --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Rent $8,000 +6.7% --
01/30/2019 01/30/19 Rented $7,500 +1.4% --
01/24/2019 01/24/19 Price Changed $7,400 -5.1% $4 / Sq Ft
12/20/2018 12/20/18 For Rent $7,800 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $15,273 $1,318,900 $0 $1,318,900
2024 $14,376 $1,318,900 $0 $1,318,900
2023 $13,491 $1,256,100 $0 $1,256,100
2022 $13,399 $1,231,500 $0 $1,231,500
2021 $13,140 $1,231,500 $0 $1,231,500
2020 $12,714 $1,204,000 $0 $1,204,000
2019 $12,437 $1,180,000 $0 $1,180,000
2018 $11,664 $1,113,000 $0 $1,113,000
2017 $12,253 $1,157,000 $0 $1,157,000
2016 $11,894 $1,081,300 $0 $1,081,300
2015 $10,441 $862,200 $0 $862,200
2014 $9,849 $782,900 $0 $782,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Celeste

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Frank Celeste

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 872-3227

    7 in this area

    361 Total Sales

    Frank Celeste
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  • Constance Brown

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Constance Brown

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (508) 838-1105

    2 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Constance Brown
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  • Lina Kriva Homes International

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lina Kriva Homes International

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 818-5462

    4 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Lina Kriva Homes International
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  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Carlisle Ettenborough

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 542-0012

    12 Total Sales

    Carlisle Ettenborough
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  • Lindsay Wong

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lindsay Wong

    Boom Realty

    (941) 356-2401

    1 Total Sale

    Lindsay Wong
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73423166

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003399-000018

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 7, Boston, MA

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