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1988 Commonwealth Ave # 3, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$427,000
Est. $3,074/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
769
Sq Ft
$555
Price/Sq Ft
1927
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 22, 2017 • MLS# 72121489 Copied!

About this home

Rarely available –back of the courtyard - large one bed unit in one of the best complexes in Brighton in a great location! Reservoir Gardens Condominiums feature a pretty landscaped courtyard, maintained buildings and strong association. This condo features courtyard views, good floor plan, 17X13 living/dining room,18X7 kitchen,13X12 bedroom, plenty of in unit closets and additional private storage in basement. Working fireplace with a stainless steel liner new as of 2014.Located at the back of the courtyard with the back of the building abutting the 133 Acre Chestnut Hill Reservation with the 1.56 mile walk/jog path. Strong association with approximately 68% owner occupancy, 2005 rubber roof, brick façade re-pointed and in 2012 converted to gas fired boilers. Laundry and private storage in basement. Professionally managed. Pet friendly to owners. On-street resident parking. Convenient to B,C,D green lines & bus route 86 to Harvard Square.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 1992 COMM 2 REALTY LLC
Mailing Address Willow, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $443,000
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,558
CPA Surcharge 1% ($35)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,594

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $443,000 $443,000

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

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Nov 1, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1662310
Closed $8,720
Sep 19, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1524115
Closed $1,200
Aug 30, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1520085
Closed $4,000
Aug 25, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1518667
Open $32,300
Feb 20, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1442434
Closed $3,000
Oct 13, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1257323
Open $1,500
Aug 26, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1238180
Open $190,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

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 Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

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

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $349,900
Final Sale Price: $427,000
Difference: +$77,100 (+22.0%)
Performance Metrics
122.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $455
Sale $/sq ft: $555
This property sold for $555 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 22.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 36 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$555/sq ft
Area Average
$124/sq ft
Difference
+349.2%

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 769 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
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 Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,231
Assessed Value $305,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1927
Effective Year (Renovated): 1984
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
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: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

1988 Commonwealth Ave # 3, 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
0.9 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
3.8 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
0.8 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
0.9 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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Property History

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99.5%
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Total Days on Market

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73536510
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Currently Listed
Jun 16, 2026
$2,250
MLS #73536510 - Active
Sold
Apr 24, 2017
$427,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 5
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Listed for Sale
Feb 22, 2017
$349,900
Original listing
Agent: Marie Ciancarelli Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 16, 2026 Sold $2,250
Feb 22, 2017 New Listing Added $349,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$555

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $3,231 $305,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,231
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$446
Monthly
Assessed Value
$305,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marie Ciancarelli
Agent MLS ID BB805549
Office MLS ID BB2436
Listing Data Updated Apr 24, 2017 1:53 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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