247 Chestnut Hill Ave # 31, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton's Cleveland Circle
$315,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$310,000
Final Sale Price:
$315,000
Difference:
+$5,000 (+1.6%)
Performance Metrics
101.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$588
Sale $/sq ft:
$598
This property sold for $598 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Rented for $1690/mo until 8/31/17. Investor-friendly, virtually maintenance-free 1 bedroom condo located in professionally managed Cleveland Circle/Brighton brick elevator building. Super close to everything! Conveniently located near public transportation (B, C, D Green Line Trains), BU and BC, Chestnut Hill Reservoir. 86 bus to Harvard Square in 30 min. Rental parking available for addition $150/mo around the corner. Ideal location for future tenants working at Boston College, Boston University, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Longwood Medical area, Harvard Square, Copley Square, Downtown Boston, etc. Shops, restaurants, CVS, Washington Square, Whole Foods grocery store close by. Roof was replaced in 2012 and heating systems replaced in 2013. No current assessments or pending litigation according to the management company.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73517148
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
May 12, 2026
$2,350
MLS #73517148 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73369436
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 17, 2025
$370,000
MLS #73369436
Sold
Aug 25, 2016
$315,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Aug 5, 2016
$310,000
Original listing
Agent: Philip Hou
Office: Philip Hou Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,350 | - | - | MLS #73517148 - Active |
| 07/17/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $370,000 | - | - | MLS #73369436 |
| 08/25/2016 | ✓ Sold | $315,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/05/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $310,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,384 | $216,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,384
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$360
Monthly
Assessed Value
$216,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
527 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, 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
Off Street, Rented
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,384
Assessed Value
$216,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$360 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
5
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Rented For $1690/mo Until 8/31/17. Very Reliable, Clean, Friendly Tenants, 2 Phds At Bc And Tufts. Electric About $20/month. Gas About $10/month. Internet/cable Provider Is Comcast.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
31
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
527 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
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:
Off Street, Rented
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
D
Edison Elementary School
0.5 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
0.6 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
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.9 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
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
2.0 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
2.4 mi
Grades K-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.7 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
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.6 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
5.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.4 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
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.3 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
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
0.8 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
2.8 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
3.1 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
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.3 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
3.4 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
3.9 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's Cleveland Circle
247 Chestnut Hill Ave # 31, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Philip Hou
Agent MLS ID
NB113817
Office MLS ID
AN0976
Listing Data Updated
Aug 26, 2016 11:29 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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