1501 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$1,035,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,069,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,035,000
Difference:
$34,000 (-3.2%)
Performance Metrics
96.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$845
Sale $/sq ft:
$818
This property sold for $818 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.2% below the original asking price.
With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Penthouse two bedroom two bath condo in the Lancaster. The Lancaster is Brighton's premier new construction condominium building. This expertly designed elevator building houses a heated lower level garage. Amenities include an elegant lobby, a club room, a secluded outdoor common courtyard patio with grill, & a fitness/yoga room. The apartment features an open kitchen with inverse combinations of light & dark cabinetry, flooring, & granite. The kitchen is appointed with a stainless Bosch appliance package that has gas cooking, vented microwave/hood & a french door fridge/freezer with an ice maker, as well as full sized laundry. Two tandem garage parking spaces included in the rent.
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Property History
Market Insights
37.2%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
4
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73464302
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 10, 2026
$1,162,500
MLS #73464302
Previous Transaction - MLS #73360826
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 6, 2025
$730,000
MLS #73360826
Previous Transaction - MLS #72518188
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 31, 2019
$1,100,000
MLS #72518188
Sold
Aug 10, 2018
$1,035,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2018
$1,069,000
Original listing
Agent: Vineburgh / DiMella Team
Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Previous Transaction - MLS #72242321
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 21, 2017
$830,000
MLS #72242321
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,162,500 | - | - | MLS #73464302 |
| 06/06/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $730,000 | - | - | MLS #73360826 |
| 07/31/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,100,000 | - | - | MLS #72518188 |
| 08/10/2018 | ✓ Sold | $1,035,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/06/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,069,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/21/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $830,000 | - | - | MLS #72242321 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $8,093 | $815,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,093
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$580
Per month
Assessed Value
$815,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
2015
Living Area
1,265 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Composite
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Composite
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,093
Assessed Value
$815,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$580
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
I
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
PH5
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2015
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,265 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
2015
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#418 of 825
|
Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.0 mi
|
#10 of 12
|
Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Edison Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#764 of 825
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 16 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
455 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#333 of 352
|
Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.1 mi
|
#290 of 346
|
Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.7 mi
Epiphany School
5.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.0 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Brighton High School
0.2 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.3 mi
|
#313 of 346
|
Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.3 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
2.9 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.1 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.3 mi
|
#328 of 346
|
Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.4 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Brighton
1501 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Vineburgh / DiMella Team
Listing Office
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Office Phone
617-587-0100
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0281
Office MLS ID
NB1520
Listing Data Updated
Aug 11, 2018 9:37 AM 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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