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$1,575,000
2 Beds 1 Baths
HOA
$1,120
SQFT
1155
261 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116
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Property Description

The best of the Back Bay! Enjoy living on the sunny side of the street overlooking Commonwealth Mall! Walk up the Grand Staircase to your private oasis. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet evening at home, this two bedroom, one bath property offers a large living / dining room centered around a gas fireplace. Light streams in through the large windows in both the living room and primary bedroom. The Primary bedroom includes two large closets and a fireplace while the second interior bedroom is perfect as an office or guest bedroom. Best of all, there is a large storage area above, The kitchen offers beautiful white cabinets, marble counter tops, SS appliances and an eat-in kitchen. The fully renovated bath features beautiful marble and radiant heat floors. Direct access to two rental parking spaces is optional. With a Walk Score of 99 and a Rider’s score of 94, you are close to the Esplanade, Newbury Street and the incredible restaurants and shops of the City.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, Medical Facility, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Heat, Hot Water, Master Insurance, Snow Removal

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1155
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Security: Intercom
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Number of Units: 12
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $1,120
  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Construction

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Style: Brownstone, Gambrel /Dutch
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Assigned, Detached, Off-Street, Rented, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Exterior & Grounds

  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73346784
  • Last Updated: 03/22/25

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Seller's Representative: Lina Kriva, Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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