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261 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$660,000
Est. $4,800/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
691
Sq Ft
$955
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
57
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 16, 2022 • MLS# 72999116 Copied!

About this home

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!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner VIGODA ROBERT A TS
Mailing Address 265 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 104
Description Two-Family
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $12,407,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $127,672
CPA Surcharge 1% ($1,266)
Estimated Annual Tax $128,939

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $2,830,900 $9,576,500 $12,407,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 31, 2007 $5,800,000 42422/297

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2009.

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (89.8% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
691 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $739,000
Final Sale Price: $660,000
Difference: $79,000 (-10.7%)
Performance Metrics
89.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
57
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,069
Sale $/sq ft: $955
This property sold for $955 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 57 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$955/sq ft
Area Average
$199/sq ft
Difference
+380.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 691 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,407
Assessed Value $675,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
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Basement: N
Laundry:
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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Parking & Garage

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Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

261 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Kingsley Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.4 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.0 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.5 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.4 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
3.0 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

26.7%
Price Range
58
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73530992
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Currently Listed
Jun 5, 2026
$900,000
MLS #73530992 - Active
Sold
Sep 7, 2022
$660,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 58
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Listed for Sale
Jun 16, 2022
$695,000
Original listing
Agent: Roberta Orlandino Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 6, 2026 Sold $900,000
Jun 16, 2022 New Listing Added $695,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
57 days
Price per Sq Ft
$955

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $7,407 $675,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,407
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$645
Monthly
Assessed Value
$675,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Roberta Orlandino
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID BB904346
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Sep 7, 2022 8:00 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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