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1568 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$315,000
Est. $2,335/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
556
Sq Ft
$567
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 18, 2016 • MLS# 72007420 Copied!

About this home

Perfectly located halfway between BC & BU with Harvard and Longwood Medical Area nearby. Back of building privacy with all the city conveniences. Welcome to "Washington Square", Whole Foods Market at your back door, a train line at the front door, & vibrant shops & restaurants no more than steps away. Condo fee includes heat and hot water!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BRIGHTON EXCHANGE CONDOS LLC
Mailing Address 1 HUNINGTON AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $359,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,698
CPA Surcharge 1% ($27)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,725

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $359,400 $359,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 14, 2022 $1
Sep 7, 2022 $205,900
Aug 19, 2022 $1
Aug 18, 2022 $305,000
Jul 18, 2022 $380,000
Apr 7, 2022 $100
Jan 28, 2022 $300,000
Jan 13, 2022 $287,500
Oct 15, 2021 $10
Sep 24, 2021 $288,400

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 (89.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
556 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $309,995
Final Sale Price: $315,000
Difference: +$5,005 (+1.6%)
Performance Metrics
101.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $558
Sale $/sq ft: $567
This property sold for $567 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$567/sq ft
Area Average
$261/sq ft
Difference
+117.3%

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 1920
Living Area 556 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Rented, On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,422
Assessed Value $220,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

1568 Commonwealth Ave # 8, 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
0.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Winship Elementary School
0.7 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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
German International School Boston
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.2 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
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.2 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
The Winsor School
1.8 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
4.0 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
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.7 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
< 0.1 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
0.4 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
0.5 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 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
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.1 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
Newman School
3.1 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.4 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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Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73507552
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 26, 2026
$2,450
MLS #73507552 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72458165
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 29, 2019
$382,500
MLS #72458165
Sold
Jun 30, 2016
$315,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
May 18, 2016
$309,995
Original listing
Agent: Gary J. Centurelli Office: Mass Bay Real Estate, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 21, 2026 Sold $2,450
Apr 29, 2019 Sold $382,500
May 18, 2016 New Listing Added $309,995

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$567

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $2,422 $220,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,422
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$341
Monthly
Assessed Value
$220,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gary J. Centurelli
Listing Office Mass Bay Real Estate, LLC
Agent MLS ID A9501662
Office MLS ID AN1972
Listing Data Updated Jul 1, 2016 3:09 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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