Prime location on the Back Bay/South End line! This elegant and exceptionally spacious one-bedroom condo features high ceilings and abundant natural light in an intimate, four-unit, owner-occupied brownstone. The home offers beautiful wide-plank pine floors and a fully applianced kitchen with gas cooking and generous counter space. The oversized living and dining area is highlighted by a stunning curved bay window and alcove, filling the space with natural sunlight. The alcove is ideal for a home office/workspace or can accommodate a large pull-out sofa for guests. The huge primary bedroom features an updated en-suite bathroom, walk-in closets, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Additional closets throughout the condo provide plenty of extra storage. The location is hard to beat just steps from the Prudential Center and Eataly, with an easy walk to Copley Square, Newbury Street, South End restaurants and shops, and nearby hospitals.
Rent includes heat, hot water, and cooking gas. Tenants are responsible for electricity as the primary utility bill and the cable service.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,500/mo
256 W Newton St, APT 3, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
893sqft
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Apartment
Available Sun Aug 30 2026
No pets
Air conditioner, window unit
In unit laundry
Forced air
What's special
Huge primary bedroomGenerous counter spaceUpdated en-suite bathroomIn-unit washer and dryerWalk-in closetsFour-unit owner-occupied brownstoneAbundant natural light
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 893 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW04P00880S006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Gas
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,500-6.3%$5/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listing removed | $4,800$5/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $4,800-4%$5/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000+233.3%$6/sqft |
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| 6/22/2022 | Sold | $925,000+3.6%$1,036/sqft |
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| 4/22/2022 | Contingent | $893,000$1,000/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $893,000+2.1%$1,000/sqft |
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| 2/14/2021 | Listing removed | $874,900$980/sqft |
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| 11/16/2020 | Price change | $874,900-2.8%$980/sqft |
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| 9/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $899,900+8.6%$1,008/sqft |
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| 10/11/2019 | Listing removed | $1,500$2/sqft |
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| 10/10/2019 | Price change | $1,500-14.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 12/27/2018 | Sold | $829,000-2.4%$928/sqft |
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| 11/28/2018 | Pending sale | $849,000$951/sqft |
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| 11/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $849,000$951/sqft |
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| 11/7/2018 | Pending sale | $849,000$951/sqft |
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| 10/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $849,000+70.8%$951/sqft |
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| 6/28/2006 | Sold | $497,000+42%$557/sqft |
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| 11/30/2001 | Sold | $350,000$392/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi







