Idyl
Studio - 3 Beds
$3,500 - $9,340
$8,000
261 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Last Updated:
What This Apartment Offers
A quintessential TRUE Penthouse duplex with a stunning walk-out private roof terrace and garden offering panoramic city scapes! This breathtaking grand... residence is front facing over the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and is awash in light from a bay of oversized windows. The scale of the open living/dining area is unsurpassed with soaring ceilings and an elegant stairway to the Primary Suite. An additional bedroom and full bath are located on the first floor. A seamless blend of classic period detail meets renovated modern living including two elegant fire places,hardwood flooring,a custom kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances including a gas stove and brand NEW cabinetry. This is an impeccably pristine,professionally managed building with an elegant lobby. A spectacular skylight with stained glass enclosure illuminates the grand stairway to the fourth floor. TWO direct access deeded tandem parking spaces complete this perfect picture of posh city living. MLS# 73423166
Unit 7
- $8,000
Total Monthly Price - 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,768 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
261 Commonwealth Ave Apartment Unit 7 is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Apartment
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- 1768 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry in unit
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
Accessible Home Design
- Entry on the 4th floor
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Lot Details
- 9999 Sq Ft Lot
- Near Conservation Area
Location
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, water
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
Recreation
- Marina
- Community Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Path
- Park
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Explore Commute Options
Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 261 Commonwealth Ave,
Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listed by
Frank CelestePhone Number: (617) 872-3227
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise99 / 100
Transit Score ®
Rider's Paradise93 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable88 / 100
Travel and Transit
Subway
Copley Station0 min Drive
Subway
Prudential Station1 min Drive
2 min Drive
Subway
Arlington Station2 min Drive
Subway
Symphony Station3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Back Bay Station4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Ruggles Station4 min Drive
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
12 min Drive
Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Berklee College of Music
Walk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
MIT
Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Northeastern University
Drive: 4 min (1.1 mi)
Discover Back Bay, Boston, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 261 Commonwealth Ave Apartment Unit 7 proximity to Jillians . Jillians is 1.1 miles away.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 93, Back Bay is rider's paradise. Within 3.6 miles of 261 Commonwealth Ave Apartment Unit 7, you’ll find Hynes Convention Center Station, Copley Station, and Prudential Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 261 Commonwealth Ave Apartment Unit 7 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Charles River Reservation, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Airports
Living in Back Bay provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 13 minutes from 261 Commonwealth Ave Apartment Unit 7.
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