1880 Commonwealth Ave # 12A, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$196,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
520
Sq Ft
$377
Price/Sq Ft
1935
Year Built
Condominium
Type
80
Days on Market
Sold 2006 Listed Oct 21, 2005 • MLS# 70281988 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $210,000
Final Sale Price: $196,000
Difference: $14,000 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
80
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $404
Sale $/sq ft: $377
This property sold for $377 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 80 days on market before selling.

About this home

Penthouse front-facing 1 bedroom condominium in prime location, easy walking to 3 "T" lines/plus bus transportation. Close to restaurants, shops, and colleges/universities. Move-in condition, very sunny and bright. Pet friendly building, professionally managed.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

98.9%
Price Range
80
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73552152
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 20, 2026
$2,250
MLS #73552152 - Active
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Sold
Feb 23, 2006
$196,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 80
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Listed for Sale
Oct 21, 2005
$199,000
Original listing
Agent: Leah Dyer Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $1,892 $169,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,892
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$225
Per month
Assessed Value
$169,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1935
Living Area 520 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $1,892
Assessed Value $169,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $225
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 12A
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 80 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
520 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1935
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
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

10 schools
D
Edison Elementary School
0.6 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
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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.0 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
German International School Boston
1.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.9 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
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.9 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
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: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 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
5.3 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.3 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
Epiphany School
5.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.2 mi
Irving Middle
4.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.7 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
D
Brighton High School
0.9 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
0.9 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.6 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 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
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.1 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.3 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
3.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.8 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

1880 Commonwealth Ave # 12A, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leah Dyer
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID BB802505
Office MLS ID BB2054
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 10:53 PM EDT
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