1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton

$600,000

4

Beds

1

Baths

1,400

Sq Ft

$429

Price/Sq Ft

0.03

Acres

1890

Year Built

1

Parking

Condominium

Type

12

Days on Market

Closed Listed Feb 19, 2020 • MLS# 72621279 Copied! • Updated Mar 25, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $611,900

Final Sale Price: $600,000

Difference: $11,900 (-1.9%)

Performance Metrics

98.1%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

12

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $437

Sale $/sq ft: $429

This property sold for $429 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

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

$429/sq ft

Area Average

$108/sq ft

Difference

+296.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

INVESTORS, DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS! A turn-key >5% cap rate. Third floor four bed, one bath, is sprawled out over 1400 sq ft. The unit is currently rented with parking for $3700/month through 8/31/20. An inviting entryway leads into the living room boasting a decorative mantle and oodles of sun. Galley kitchen featuring full-sized appliances, including a, gas stove, built in microwave, refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher. Four great sized bedrooms. Steps from the MBTA B-Line and the 65 bus line for an easy commute downtown or Longwood Medical Area. Several shops, restaurants and Whole Foods Supermarket nearby. Extra storage in basement.

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Property History

Market Insights

20.5%

Price Range

13

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73526783

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Jun 2, 2026

$755,000

MLS #73526783 - Active

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✓

Sold

Mar 24, 2020

$600,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 13

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 19, 2020

$611,900

Original listing

Agent: Adam Aroesty Office: Kingston Real Estate & Management

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/02/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$755,000	-	-	MLS #73526783 - Active
03/24/2020	✓ Sold	$600,000	-	-	Property sold
02/19/2020	🏠 Listed for Sale	$611,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2019	$4,819	$452,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,819

Tax Year 2019

HOA Fee

$386

Monthly

Assessed Value

$452,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1890

Living Area 1,400 sq ft

Lot Size 0.03 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Other

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,819

Assessed Value $452,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $386 Monthly

Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Amenities Laundry

Optional Fee Includes None

Pets Unknown

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Low-Rise","Brownstone"]

Unit/Building 5

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,400 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Stories

1

Entry Level

3

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Bedroom2

Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Living Room

Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type: Low-Rise, Brownstone

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Other

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

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:

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

Kennedy Hope Academy

0.5 mi

Grades 01-12

Kennedy Day School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-12

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

St. Columbkille Partnership School

0.8 mi

Grades PK-08

D

Edison Elementary School

0.8 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

1.0 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

1.3 mi

Grades PK-12

C

Gardner Pilot Academy

1.4 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

1.4 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

1.9 mi

Grades 05-12

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Nativity Prep School

2.6 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

3.9 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

4.1 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

4.9 mi

Epiphany School

5.3 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

5.6 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

2.9 mi

Irving Middle

4.2 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

F

Albert D Holland School of Technology

0.1 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

0.5 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

0.5 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

2.3 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

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

Meridian Academy

3.0 mi

Grades 06-09

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

3.3 mi

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

3.5 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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1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Adam Aroesty

Listing Office Kingston Real Estate & Management

Office Phone 617-651-5251

Agent MLS ID CT006089

Office MLS ID AN4001

Listing Data Updated Mar 25, 2020 9:10 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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