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  • $544,900

    261 Commonwealth Ave APT B1, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    548sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $544,900 Zestimate®
    $994/sqft
    $3,100 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $544,900

    $485,000 - $610,000

    $3,100/mo

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    What's special

    Newly renovated apartmentBeautiful back bay buildingLots of closet spaceHard wood floorsElegant and spacious lobbyFull sized kitchen

    Newly renovated apartment in condominium building. In the heart of Back Bay, this Commonwealth Avenue one bedroom has hard wood floors, a large bay window in living room, and a full sized kitchen and bathroom. Lots of closet space and in mint condition. Laundry is located down the hallway. Beautiful Back Bay building has an elegant and spacious lobby. Renter is responsible for electricity and gas for the gas stove. Heat and hot water are included. No pets, no smoking. Free street parking with permit. First and last months rents required.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 548 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Hot water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P03399S002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 05/07/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/26/2026Listing removed$2,400$4/sqft
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    5/7/2026Listed for rent$2,400-4%$4/sqft
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    6/11/2025Listing removed$2,500$5/sqft
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    6/4/2025Price change$2,500-3.8%$5/sqft
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    12/5/2024Listed for rent$2,600$5/sqft
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    6/3/2024Listing removed--
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    2/1/2024Price change$2,600-5.5%$5/sqft
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    11/30/2023Listed for rent$2,750+31%$5/sqft
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    10/10/2018Listing removed$2,100$4/sqft
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    8/8/2018Listed for rent$2,100+6.3%$4/sqft
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    5/9/2016Listing removed$1,975+9.7%$4/sqft
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    5/5/2014Listing removed$1,800$3/sqft
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    4/25/2014Listed for rent$1,800+5.9%$3/sqft
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    6/27/2013Listing removed$1,700$3/sqft
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    6/5/2013Listed for rent$1,700$3/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,060 +6.2%$437,000
    2024$4,763 +6.6%$437,000 +5%
    2023$4,470 +0.7%$416,200 +2%
    2022$4,440 +2%$408,100
    2021$4,354 -5.9%$408,100 -6.8%
    2020$4,625 +2.2%$438,000 +2%
    2019$4,525 +6.6%$429,300 +6%
    2018$4,243 +283.1%$404,900 -6%
    2017$1,107 -75%$430,800 +7%
    2016$4,430 +16.8%$402,700 +28.6%
    2015$3,793 +2.5%$313,200 +6.5%
    2014$3,699 -2.6%$294,000 +1.8%
    2013$3,796 +20.7%$288,900 +19.8%
    2012$3,145 +1.9%$241,200
    2011$3,085 +18.4%$241,200 +9.9%
    2010$2,606 +0.5%$219,400 -10.1%
    2009$2,594 -3.1%$244,000
    2008$2,677 -4.2%$244,000 -4%
    2007$2,793 $254,100

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    Neighborhood: Back Bay

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