1870 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton

$340,000

1

Beds

1

Baths

580

Sq Ft

$586

Price/Sq Ft

0.01

Acres

1930

Year Built

Condominium

Type

8

Days on Market

Sold Listed Mar 9, 2016 • MLS# 71969294 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2016

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $299,990

Final Sale Price: $340,000

Difference: +$40,010 (+13.3%)

Performance Metrics

113.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

8

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $517

Sale $/sq ft: $586

This property sold for $586 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Attention all owner-occupants and investors! Don’t miss this opportunity to own a front facing unit that features an open concept living area with an updated kitchen, natural hardwood floors throughout, an abundance of natural light and excellent ceiling height. Step right outside the front door and hop onto the green line or simply take a quick walk to Cleveland Circle. Just around the corner is Whole Foods market, local shops and restaurants as well as the beautiful Chestnut Hill reservoir. A rare find in a great location. The building is pet-friendly and features a common yard space as well as a designated dog area! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this professionally managed unit in a highly desirable location for an affordable price. Bike score of 87 and transit score of 82!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%

Price Range

12

Total Days on Market

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73557708

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Aug 12, 2026

$2,500

MLS #73557708

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73548169

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🏡

Currently Listed

Jul 10, 2026

$465,000

MLS #73548169 - Active

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✓

Sold

Mar 30, 2016

$340,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 12

🏠

Listed for Sale

Mar 9, 2016

$299,990

Original listing

Agent: Zachary Machin Office: Redfin Corp.

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/12/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$2,500	-	-	MLS #73557708
07/10/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$465,000	-	-	MLS #73548169 - Active
03/30/2016	✓ Sold	$340,000	-	-	Property sold
03/09/2016	🏠 Listed for Sale	$299,990	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2015	$2,364	$195,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,364

Tax Year 2015

HOA Fee

$325

Monthly

Assessed Value

$195,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1930

Living Area 580 sq ft

Lot Size 0.01 acres

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Steam, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,364

Assessed Value $195,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $325 Monthly

Fee Includes Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash

Amenities Hot Water, Laundry

Optional Fee Includes None

Owner-Occupied Units 25

Pets Yes

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Reserve Amount ~144, 000

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Other

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 12 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1930

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

580 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 5 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930

Effective Year (Renovated): 1985

Structure Type: Low-Rise

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil

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:

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

0.7 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

Kennedy Hope Academy

1.0 mi

Grades 01-12

Kennedy Day School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-12

St. Columbkille Partnership School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

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

1.8 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

2.2 mi

Grades K-12

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Nativity Prep School

2.8 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

4.2 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

5.2 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

0.6 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

0.8 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

3.2 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

3.7 mi

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

3.7 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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1870 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Office Redfin Corp.

Office Phone 617-340-7803

Agent MLS ID CN210555

Office MLS ID NB3534

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2016 7:21 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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