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1718 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$417,562
Est. $2,953/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
772
Sq Ft
$541
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1920
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 21, 2016 • MLS# 72041418 Copied!

About this home

Elegant two bedroom in highly sought after Tudor Manor! Modern kitchen features maple cabinets, stainless appliances and granite. Gorgeous red oak flooring and open layout makes the 772 sf of living area spread over 4 rooms feel even larger. Highly attractive 48-unit stucco building steps to colleges, restaurants, and transportation. In-unit laundry and one-car parking makes this unit perfect for investment or to move right into. Open House, Sat. 7/23 from 12 - 1:30 and Sun. 7/24 from 12 - 1:30.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LEITCH COLIN L
Mailing Address 1714 COMMONWEALTH AVE #3, BOSTON, MA, 02135

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $386,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,974
CPA Surcharge 1% ($29)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,003

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $386,200 $386,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 21, 2021 $490,000 66895/327
Dec 17, 2021 $1 66880/211
Sep 20, 2021 $1 66317/261
Aug 11, 2021 $462,900 66071/195
May 6, 2021 $1 65398/37
Mar 24, 2021 $100 65062/337
Jan 26, 2021 $1 64650/18
Jan 13, 2021 $450,000 64564/130
Dec 21, 2020 $328,000 64421/75
Oct 30, 2020 $507,000 64083/60
Dec 19, 2018 $9 60553/190
Sep 8, 2017 $9 58499/1
Jul 13, 2017 $400,000 58215/111
Apr 11, 2017 $9 57791/323
Oct 11, 2016 $9 56926/122
Oct 4, 2016 $303,745 56896/287
Aug 15, 2016 $417,562 56598/281
May 19, 2016 $9 56143/176
Feb 26, 2016 $345,000 55765/304
Sep 16, 2015 $340,000 55066/092
Sep 2, 2015 $360,000 55011/160
Jul 6, 2015 $1 54721/140
Jul 1, 2015 $290,000 54705/285
Mar 24, 2014 $9 52780/317
Dec 30, 2013 $9 52534/148
Jul 30, 2013 $9 51872/322
Sep 7, 2012 $297,000 50135/296
Aug 10, 2012 $276,000 49975/347
Nov 8, 2011 $225,000 48629/070
Jun 30, 2011 $275,000 48086/016
May 13, 2011 $9 47911/211
Jun 15, 2010 $9 46521/297
Oct 9, 2009 $261,500 45596/125
Aug 31, 2009 $247,500 45446/105
Dec 18, 2008 $200,750 44333/236
Aug 26, 2004 $279,000 35336/004
Aug 28, 2003 $245,000 29215/053
Jun 13, 2002 $190,000 28722/253
Feb 28, 2001 $211,500 25942/251
Sep 21, 2000 $190,000 25375/079
Sep 29, 1999 $1,000 24260/146
Jul 26, 1999 $9 24020/077
Jan 1, 1999 $99,000 33333/333
Nov 6, 1998 $99,000 23085/008
Mar 28, 1994 $76,000 18957/041
Jan 31, 1989 $120,000 15338/256

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 (89.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
772 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $417,562
Difference: +$18,562 (+4.7%)
Performance Metrics
104.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $517
Sale $/sq ft: $541
This property sold for $541 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$541/sq ft
Area Average
$213/sq ft
Difference
+154.0%

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 1920
Living Area 772 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,288
Assessed Value $298,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
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

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

1718 Commonwealth Ave # 8, 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
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
0.7 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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.0 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
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.5 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
1.6 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
The Winsor School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.4 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
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.4 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
5.0 mi
Epiphany School
5.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.5 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
Timilty Middle
3.0 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.3 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
0.6 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
0.7 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
2.4 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
2.9 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
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.1 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
D
English High School
3.1 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
Newman School
3.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.6 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

30.6%
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14
Total Days on Market

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73510352
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Currently Listed
Apr 30, 2026
$574,900
MLS #73510352 - Active
Sold
Aug 15, 2016
$417,562
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Jul 21, 2016
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Lu Ouyang Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 1, 2026 Sold $574,900
Jul 21, 2016 New Listing Added $399,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$541

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $3,288 $298,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,288
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$368
Monthly
Assessed Value
$298,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lu Ouyang
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Agent MLS ID BB954485
Office MLS ID BB6007
Listing Data Updated Aug 15, 2016 7:47 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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