1501 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$1,035,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,265
Sq Ft
$818
Price/Sq Ft
2015
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
2
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 6, 2018 • MLS# 72357613 Copied! • Updated Aug 11, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,069,000
Final Sale Price: $1,035,000
Difference: $34,000 (-3.2%)
Performance Metrics
96.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $845
Sale $/sq ft: $818
This property sold for $818 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.2% below the original asking price.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Penthouse two bedroom two bath condo in the Lancaster. The Lancaster is Brighton's premier new construction condominium building. This expertly designed elevator building houses a heated lower level garage. Amenities include an elegant lobby, a club room, a secluded outdoor common courtyard patio with grill, & a fitness/yoga room. The apartment features an open kitchen with inverse combinations of light & dark cabinetry, flooring, & granite. The kitchen is appointed with a stainless Bosch appliance package that has gas cooking, vented microwave/hood & a french door fridge/freezer with an ice maker, as well as full sized laundry. Two tandem garage parking spaces included in the rent.

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Property History

Market Insights

37.2%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
4
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73464302
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 10, 2026
$1,162,500
MLS #73464302
Previous Transaction - MLS #73360826
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 6, 2025
$730,000
MLS #73360826
Previous Transaction - MLS #72518188
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 31, 2019
$1,100,000
MLS #72518188
Sold
Aug 10, 2018
$1,035,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2018
$1,069,000
Original listing
Agent: Vineburgh / DiMella Team Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Previous Transaction - MLS #72242321
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 21, 2017
$830,000
MLS #72242321

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $8,093 $815,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,093
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$580
Per month
Assessed Value
$815,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2015
Living Area 1,265 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Composite
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $8,093
Assessed Value $815,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $580
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures I
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building PH5
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2015
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,265 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2015
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Assigned

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
0.7 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
German International School Boston
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.0 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
D
Edison Elementary School
1.0 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
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.1 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
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.1 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
The Winsor School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.3 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
4.3 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
4.7 mi
Epiphany School
5.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.0 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
2.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Brighton High School
0.2 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
0.3 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
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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.9 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
3.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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
D
English High School
3.3 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.4 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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Neighborhood

Brighton

1501 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Vineburgh / DiMella Team
Listing Office Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Office Phone 617-587-0100
Agent MLS ID TEAM0281
Office MLS ID NB1520
Listing Data Updated Aug 11, 2018 9:37 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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