FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
1949 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$450,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$429,000
Final Sale Price:
$450,000
Difference:
+$21,000 (+4.9%)
Performance Metrics
104.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$703
Sale $/sq ft:
$738
This property sold for $738 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This sunlit condo in a beautiful art deco building offers classic charm and a sparkling kitchen in a fabulous Brighton location. High ceilings, large windows, beautiful floors, and period details are in abundance at this lovely home, ideal for an investor or home-buyer. The eat-in kitchen was recently refreshed with new stainless appliances, granite countertops, upgraded flooring and new cabinetry. The home features an updated fully-tiled bath, spacious rooms, and several deep closets, as well as replacement windows for energy efficiency. The unit has been freshly painted throughout, and has a solid rental history. The professionally managed building boasts an elegant art-deco lobby, elevator, common laundry, landscaped gardens, and a pool (extra key fee applies). Conveniently located near the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and the Green Line, this gem will not last! Move right in!
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Property History
Market Insights
4.7%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Oct 4, 2024
$450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
Listed for Sale
Sep 4, 2024
$429,000
Original listing
Agent: Donahue Maley and Burns Team
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2024 | ✓ Sold | $450,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/04/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $429,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,805 | $349,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,805
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$290
Monthly
Assessed Value
$349,100
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1932
Living Area
610 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s), None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building
Features
Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Garden, Other
Pool
Association, In Ground
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
$3,805
Assessed Value
$349,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$290 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Laundry, Elevator(s), Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
Swimming Pool
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Not Lived In The Condo. Extra Key Fee Applies For Swimming Pool. Window Ac Not Provided. Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Exemption. No Pets.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
42
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements (4)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
9 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1932
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
610 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolAssociation, In Ground
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, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1932
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Garden, Other
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
|
#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
1.0 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
1.9 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
2.0 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
2.4 mi
Grades K-12
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
4.3 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
5.4 mi
Epiphany School
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.4 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
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
0.9 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
2.8 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
3.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.4 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
3.9 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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Neighborhood
Brighton
1949 Commonwealth Ave # 42, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Donahue Maley and Burns Team
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
781-365-9954
Agent MLS ID
TM003438
Office MLS ID
AN5216
Listing Data Updated
Oct 4, 2024 3:53 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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