NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $740,000 - $956,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
691 Sq Ft
$645/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 07, 2022

Last sale price $660,000 $955 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,680/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Brownstone
  • Wood Flooring
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit
  • 5-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of September 2022

A grand staircase welcomes you to this handsome one-bedroom in a majestic Commonwealth Ave Building. This condo is perfectly located, has been stylishly updated and has outstanding amenities. Excellent cooks kitchen with oak cabinets & ample storage space, stainless appliances, designer glass backsplash & gas cooktop. Open concept floorplan with high ceilings, living/dining area with oversized bay windows & warm wood floors. Also features modern bath, In-unit washer/dryer and outstanding storage closets. Rental pkg available. Perfectly located at Fairfield Street! 3rd floor walk up/no elevator. Professionally managed. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roberta Orlandino

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 06/16/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

William Charleton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

The Goodrich Team

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,407

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • No Units Above

HOA Fees

  • $645 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 691 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Central Heating
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350048

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, electricity
  • 11 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,407

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$645 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 691
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 645
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Electricity

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350048
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7407

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 11
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Mok Chi H and Mok Chiu Y
Bought by
Koi Pond T and Koi Mok
Current Estimated Value
$828,639

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2022
Closed on
Sep 1, 2022
Sold by
Vercruysse Lynda
Bought by
Mok Chi H and Mok Chiuyin L
Seller's Agent
Roberta Orlandino
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
The Goodrich Team
Compass
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-10.69%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2011
Sold by
Kushner Scott J and Kushner Kathryn S
Bought by
Vercruysse Lynda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Reynolds Ian
Bought by
Stevens Kathryn L and Kushner Scott J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1994
Sold by
Lee Edmund and Smith Stacy L
Bought by
Reynolds Ian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,000
Interest Rate
8.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1990
Sold by
Fessler Steven D
Bought by
Smith Stacy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Interest Rate
9.85%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Koi Pond T -- None Available
Mok Chi H $660,000 None Available
Vercruysse Lynda $440,000 --
Stevens Kathryn L $375,000 --
Reynolds Ian $147,500 --
Smith Stacy L $142,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vercruysse Lynda $330,000
Previous Owner Smith Stacy L $293,422
Previous Owner Smith Stacy L $300,000
Previous Owner Stevens Kathryn L $300,000
Previous Owner Smith Stacy L $118,000
Previous Owner Smith Stacy L $97,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 Sold $660,000 -5.0% $955 / Sq Ft
08/13/2022 08/13/22 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2022 07/07/22 Price Changed $695,000 -6.0% $1,006 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $739,000 0.0% $1,069 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Rented $2,800 -1.8% --
09/19/2018 09/19/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/20/2018 08/20/18 For Rent $2,850 0.0% --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Rented $2,850 0.0% --
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Rent $2,850 -- --
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 $8,372 $723,000 $0 $723,000
2024 $7,881 $723,000 $0 $723,000
2023 $7,396 $688,600 $0 $688,600
2022 $7,345 $675,100 $0 $675,100
2021 $7,203 $675,100 $0 $675,100
2020 $6,959 $659,000 $0 $659,000
2019 $6,808 $645,900 $0 $645,900
2018 $6,384 $609,200 $0 $609,200
2017 $6,757 $638,100 $0 $638,100
2016 $6,560 $596,400 $0 $596,400
2015 $6,005 $495,900 $0 $495,900
2014 $5,729 $455,400 $0 $455,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Roberta Orlandino

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Roberta Orlandino

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 312-1511

    12 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Roberta Orlandino
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  • William Charleton

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    William Charleton

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (860) 307-5531

    2 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    William Charleton
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  • The Goodrich Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    The Goodrich Team

    Compass

    (617) 398-4444

    32 in this area

    450 Total Sales

    The Goodrich Team
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72999116

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003399-000020

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA

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