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#73350777, Roberta Orlandino, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
$1,475,000 List price
261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116
$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,155 sqft
0.03 acres
$1,277 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5
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.
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(Price Changed)
(Price Changed)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,155 sqft
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1880
ParkingOff Street, Rented, Tandem
MLS #73346784
Summary
- MLS Number: 73346784
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
- Office Phone: (617) 542-0012
- Listing Agent: Lina Kriva
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Nearby schools
3
Blackstone Innovation School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•380 Shawmut Ave
6
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•885 Washington St
6
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•225 Windsor St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,182. Most Boston, MA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
16%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
80%
Single, No Kids
0%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
69%
18-34 yrs old
22%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Hiking/backpacking
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
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About 261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5
This home is located at 261 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 in Boston, MA and zip code 02116 in the Commonwealth Ave. neighborhood. This 1,155 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,475,000.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Boston, MA there were more than 99 sold above asking price, over 134 sold below and more than 51 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Boston, MA increased by 29.2% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $835,709, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.