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1988 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton's Chestnut Hill
$555,000
Est. $3,934/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
692
Sq Ft
$802
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1927
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 8, 2024 • MLS# 73221234 Copied!

About this home

Beautiful condominium in the heart of Chestnut Hill Reservation & steps to the Reservoir,Community Garden,Walking Trails,Green Line & Boston College.This vibrant neighborhood location is the heartbeat of Boston.The Reservoir Gardens Complex is well maintained & sought after for it's prime location,impeccable exterior spaces & newly updated courtyard.The sun streams in through the brand new windows which offer views of the Reservoir & sundrench the interiors which feature refinished hardwood floors throughout. This unit is located on the 1st level with easy access to your private storage area & laundry room in the basement. The sizable living room features an office nook & a recently refurbished, working wood burning fireplace. The sunny kitchen has been completely updated with new kitchen cabinets,counters & appliances. The pretty bath has been updated with period specific attention to detail & attractive ceramic tile & millwork. The quiet location at the rear of the complex is ideal.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CLOHERTY ALEXANDER P
Mailing Address 1992 COMMONWEALTH AV #B, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $332,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,420
CPA Surcharge 1% ($24)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,444

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $332,400 $332,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 3, 2022 $1 68271/38
Feb 25, 2022 $550,000 67231/159
Dec 15, 2021 $1 66856/312
Nov 22, 2021 $624,900 66715/237
Aug 23, 2021 $440,000 66140/310
Jul 28, 2021 $492,500 65979/228
Jul 2, 2021 $639,000 65818/121
Apr 23, 2021 $552,000 65305/345
Apr 21, 2021 $505,000 65286/287
Mar 4, 2021 $100 64920/341
Oct 8, 2020 $1 63924/28
Nov 12, 2019 $480,000 62049/208
Jul 30, 2019 $330,000 61505/192
May 6, 2019 $490,000 61069/42
Nov 16, 2018 $9 60416/255
Jun 4, 2018 $500,500 59678/186
Dec 8, 2017 $475,000 58907/311
Nov 20, 2017 $463,000 58820/131
Nov 10, 2017 $480,000 58783/040
Aug 23, 2017 $463,000 58417/123
May 26, 2017 $555,000 57992/107
Apr 26, 2017 $400,000 57849/059
Apr 24, 2017 $427,000 57840/311
Apr 14, 2017 $421,000 57811/296
Dec 19, 2016 $357,000 57299/175
Jun 30, 2016 $500,000 56359/284
Mar 23, 2016 $409,500 55871/164
Aug 7, 2015 $267,373 54889/287
Nov 26, 2013 $355,000 52406/293
Oct 31, 2013 $310,000 52306/243
Aug 30, 2013 $386,000 52039/238
Mar 27, 2013 $414,000 51196/079
Oct 24, 2012 $219,000 50385/169
May 1, 2012 $284,000 49444/268
Dec 10, 2010 $309,000 47308/270
Oct 30, 2009 $352,000 45670/056
Jun 26, 2009 $362,000 45141/034
Dec 3, 2008 $9 44289/103
Jul 19, 2005 $360,000 37585/286
May 26, 2005 $353,000 37157/203
Oct 25, 2004 $327,000 35743/135
Jan 29, 2003 $175,000 30451/124
Aug 2, 2001 $269,000 26798/036
Apr 3, 2001 $250,000 26107/082
Apr 30, 1999 $157,000 23707/242
Sep 16, 1998 $141,000 22903/072
May 22, 1998 $9 22480/340
May 7, 1998 $9 22434/279
Apr 30, 1992 $89,000 17445/145

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 (84.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1927
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
692 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $525,000
Final Sale Price: $555,000
Difference: +$30,000 (+5.7%)
Performance Metrics
105.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $759
Sale $/sq ft: $802
This property sold for $802 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 17 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$802/sq ft
Area Average
$175/sq ft
Difference
+357.5%

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 1927
Living Area 692 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Decorative Lighting, Garden, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $4,191
Assessed Value $384,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1927
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting, Garden, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Access, Direct Access, Public
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton's Chestnut Hill

1988 Commonwealth Ave # 1, 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
D
Edison Elementary School
0.5 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
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
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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.9 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
2.1 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
2.5 mi
Grades K-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.9 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
4.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.5 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.7 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
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
Middle School Academy
5.5 mi
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.5 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.9 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
1.0 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
1.0 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
2.9 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
3.1 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
3.3 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.4 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
3.5 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
4.0 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.0 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

5.4%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 23, 2024
$555,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2024
$525,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Williams Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 8, 2024 New Listing Added $525,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$802

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,191 $384,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,191
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$578
Monthly
Assessed Value
$384,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Williams Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM321983
Office MLS ID BB5915
Listing Data Updated May 23, 2024 4:54 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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