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1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135
$755,000
Est. $5,070/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,400
Sq Ft
$539
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
45
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 2, 2026 • MLS# 73526783 Copied! • Updated Jun 14, 2026

About this home

Turnkey Brighton condo with a full gut renovation — every surface new, nothing left untouched. This spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit spans approximately 1,400 sq ft and features an all-new kitchen with custom cabinets and new appliances, a completely renovated bathroom, and new flooring throughout. Large footprints like this are increasingly hard to find in Brighton at any price point. Perfectly positioned on Commonwealth Ave steps from the B Line, with easy access to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and the city beyond. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking for a move-in ready home or an investor seeking a high-quality asset, this one checks every box. Offered at $755,000.

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Property History

Market Insights

20.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2026
$755,000
Original listing
Agent: Owen Spence Office: SelectRE Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #72621279
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 24, 2020
$600,000
MLS #72621279

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,339 $633,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,339
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$441
Monthly
Assessed Value
$633,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $7,339
Assessed Value $633,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $441 Monthly
Fee Includes Electricity, Water, Sewer
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures The Buyer And Their Agent Are Responsible For Verifying All Information.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (7)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 5 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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:
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

3 schools
Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
0.2 mi
165 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Baldwin ELPA
0.2 mi
Torah Academy Inc.
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
H

High Schools

3 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
Brighton High
0.5 mi
D
Brighton High School
0.5 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
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Property Tax $612
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $441/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Year 15
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1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Owen Spence
Listing Office SelectRE Boston
Office Phone 617-777-6109
Agent MLS ID CN247479
Office MLS ID AC2174
Listing Data Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:05 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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