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1847 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$2,600,000
Est. $14,890/month
11
Beds
5
Baths
5,489
Sq Ft
$474
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1920
Year Built
17
Parking
3 hours 32 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 9, 2026 • MLS# 73547741 Copied! • Updated Jul 9, 2026

Open House Schedule

12
Jul
Sunday, July 12
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

About this home

Charming multi-family on massive, beautifully landscaped 10,000+ SF lot with 17 off-street parking spaces! This nicely maintained property features 3 updated, well proportioned units: The first & ground floor consists of an oversized 5 bedroom/2 bath duplex with 2 large living rooms, dining room and fireplace. The second floor is a very spacious 4 bedroom/2 bath apartment with gleaming hardwood floors and huge modern eat-in kitchen. The third floor is a recently renovated, unique loft style unit with 2 equal sized bedrooms and 1 bath. All apartments feature in unit laundry, hardwood floors and recent paint. Strong rental history; fully leased through August of 2027. Steps to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, shops, restaurants, parks, jogging trails, golf, the MBTA Green B, C & D lines and more. This is a wonderful opportunity for an investor or owner occupant. Assessed as 4-8 unit property. Huge expansion/development potential! First showings at open house Sunday 7/12, 11:30am-1:00pm

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Property History

Market Insights

28.9%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2026
$2,600,000
Original listing
Agent: Keith Mullen Office: At Home Realty, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #71858594
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 31, 2015
$1,849,900
MLS #71858594

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2027 $18,512 $1,479,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,512
Tax Year 2027
Assessed Value
$1,479,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1920
Living Area 5,489 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 5
Total Rooms 19

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent $4,950/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $4,500/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent $2,400/mo · Y
Unit 4 Rent $1,395/mo
Total Monthly Rent $13,245/mo
Gross Income $158,940
Net Operating Income $158,940
Operating Expenses $28,145
Water/Sewer Expense $4,304
Insurance Expense $7,803
Cap Rate 6.11%
Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood, Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Wood Burning
Fireplaces 1
Basement Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Pantry, Storage, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Balcony/deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Total Spaces 17
Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $18,512
Assessed Value $1,479,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Current Use Is Three-family. Assessor Classifies As R4, 4-8 Units Allowable. Buyer To Undertake Due Diligence. Stated Rents Commence On 9/1/2026 For 12-month Period Thru 8/31/2027. Operating Expenses Provided By Seller For Calendar Year 2025. Unit 4 Represents Non-resident Parking Income.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area total from public records, owner unsure if that figure includes the basement level sq ft
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
11
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
5,489 sq ft
Total Rooms
19
Stories
4
Levels
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Pantry, Storage, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room
Windows: Picture Window, Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Varies per Unit

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 17
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
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
B
Winship Elementary School
0.6 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
D
Edison Elementary School
0.6 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.9 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
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.8 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
1.8 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
Manville School
2.3 mi
Grades K-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.6 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
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 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
5.2 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.4 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
Epiphany School
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.2 mi
Irving Middle
4.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.6 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
0.8 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
0.8 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
2.6 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
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
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.3 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
Newman School
3.7 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.8 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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1847 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Keith Mullen
Listing Office At Home Realty, Inc.
Office Phone 617-738-1820
Agent MLS ID BB805560
Office MLS ID BB1415
Listing Data Updated Jul 9, 2026 10:07 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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