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1486 Commonwealth Ave # 16, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$420,000
Est. $3,229/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
540
Sq Ft
$778
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1910
Year Built
39
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 4, 2024 • MLS# 73220492 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this sun-filled one-bedroom condo, highlighted by its private balcony, overlooking the pool area and Jacuzzi. Set on the quiet and serene side of the building. Featuring an open concept living /dining room, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and an updated eat-in kitchen appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage space. The bathroom has also been updated. The bedroom has a closet along with additional spacious hall closets. The building is professionally managed, and condo fee includes heat, hot water and use of pool. There is a convenient common laundry and bathroom. Close to Whole Foods, Eateries, Starbucks, St. Elizabeth & Brookline/Longwood Medical. In between BC and BU and Minutes away from the Green Line -B-train Warren “T” stop. Pets allowed with restriction. Wonderful opportunity for an investor or a homeowner looking for a comfortable and convenient urban retreat.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SULLIVAN ELIZABETH A
Mailing Address COMMONWEALTH, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $361,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,719
CPA Surcharge 1% ($27)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,746

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $361,400 $361,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 17, 2022 $270,000 68319/273
Sep 28, 2022 $1 68252/204
Sep 14, 2022 $1 68206/146
Mar 11, 2022 $325,000 67306/208
Dec 1, 2021 $1 66767/218
Jun 30, 2021 $390,000 65786/158
May 12, 2021 $100 65442/287
May 6, 2021 $100 65401/71
Apr 21, 2021 $375,000 65287/62
Mar 15, 2021 $349,000 64991/333
Dec 16, 2020 $410,000 64392/108
Jul 9, 2020 $390,000 63327/314
Dec 18, 2019 $1 62253/55
Nov 7, 2019 $100 62033/145
Aug 1, 2019 $339,000 61523/78
Jul 3, 2019 $395,000 61380/196
Jun 27, 2019 $320,500 61338/6
Mar 29, 2019 $375,000 60913/208
Mar 14, 2019 $360,000 60845/249
Feb 7, 2019 $9 60728/29
Oct 15, 2018 $320,000 60288/143
Jun 8, 2018 $315,000 59706/076
May 22, 2018 $385,000 59617/263
Apr 13, 2018 $9 59442/053
Mar 30, 2018 $465,000 59378/137
Feb 7, 2018 $9 59164/075
Nov 22, 2017 $399,000 58832/243
Oct 25, 2017 $338,900 58703/088
Oct 6, 2017 $390,000 58627/275
Sep 20, 2017 $377,000 58549/099
Aug 4, 2017 $402,700 58335/118
Feb 1, 2017 $300,000 57512/344
Dec 15, 2016 $330,000 57276/144
Sep 27, 2016 $330,000 56844/036
Sep 26, 2016 $500,000 56839/171
Mar 31, 2016 $250,000 55911/014
Mar 8, 2016 $275,000 55807/250
Feb 18, 2016 $9 55729/195
Aug 19, 2015 $9 54943/054
Aug 8, 2014 $260,000 53334/075
Dec 30, 2013 $199,000 52533/172
Nov 22, 2013 $9 52392/088
Aug 30, 2013 $229,000 52050/341
Jun 3, 2013 $220,000 51540/057
Apr 16, 2013 $238,000 51288/097
Jan 15, 2013 $225,000 50828/257
Aug 27, 2012 $230,000 50062/264
Dec 5, 2011 $151,500 48746/282
Jun 23, 2011 $9 48057/297
Jun 4, 2009 $181,500 45038/341
Dec 30, 2008 $215,000 44371/270
May 15, 2007 $190,000 41794/144
Dec 6, 2005 $191,334 38621/349
Oct 25, 2004 $257,000 35743/292
Sep 23, 2004 $232,500 35533/252
Jul 22, 2004 $215,000 35077/208
Jul 1, 2004 $215,000 34941/162
Mar 3, 2004 $290,000 33944/262
Jan 28, 2004 $100,000 33715/180
Dec 27, 2002 $202,000 30200/267
Dec 24, 2002 $167,000 30173/152
Jul 31, 2001 $170,000 26779/197
Jun 21, 2001 $162,000 26533/256
Jun 1, 2001 $120,000 26424/064
May 6, 1999 $79,000 23731/342
Sep 26, 1997 $66,000 21764/316
Sep 22, 1997 $60,000 21748/051
Jun 27, 1997 $67,500 21515/181
Jun 12, 1997 $78,500 21475/197
Jun 12, 1997 $62,500 21475/202
Jul 14, 1994 $9 19192/189
Aug 1, 1988 $116,000 14913/126
Dec 21, 1987 $110,334 14347/244

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 (83.3% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
540 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,880
Final Sale Price: $420,000
Difference: +$20,120 (+5.0%)
Performance Metrics
105.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
39
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $741
Sale $/sq ft: $778
This property sold for $778 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 39 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 45 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$778/sq ft
Area Average
$411/sq ft
Difference
+89.3%

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 1910
Living Area 540 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Other
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Balcony, Hot Tub/spa
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa Hot Tub/spa
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,028
Assessed Value $369,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, Hot Tub/Spa
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

1486 Commonwealth Ave # 16, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

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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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
0.8 mi | #407 of 824 | Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Edison Elementary School
1.0 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.0 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.1 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.1 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
The Winsor School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.2 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
Middle School Academy
4.7 mi
Epiphany School
5.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.9 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
2.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.2 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
D
Brighton High School
0.3 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.4 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 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
2.8 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
Newman School
3.0 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.2 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.3 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
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Property History

Market Insights

7.2%
Price Range
41
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 28, 2024
$420,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 41
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Listed for Sale
Apr 4, 2024
$389,880
Original listing
Agent: Maxine Malka Freedman Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 4, 2024 New Listing Added $389,880

Market Statistics

Days on Market
39 days
Price per Sq Ft
$778

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,028 $369,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,028
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$570
Monthly
Assessed Value
$369,600

Listing Information

Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN203130
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Jun 28, 2024 3:27 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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