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1986 Commonwealth # 1, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$560,000
Est. $3,954/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
795
Sq Ft
$704
Price/Sq Ft
1927
Year Built
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 20, 2025 • MLS# 73348354 Copied!

About this home

Spacious, open and bright first floor unit at Reservoir Gardens with 1 bedroom,1 bathroom and 795 square feet of living boasts updated white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops and contemporary remodeled bath with tiled walls and floating vanity. Gleaming hardwoods, recessed lighting throughout and the period fireplace with hearth all add to the overall allure and appeal of this special unit. Laundry in building and large extra storage space in the basement. Complex has attractive common courtyard, is nicely set back from Comm Ave, and is convenient to shops, Boston College, South Street T and steps to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Move in ready.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CLOHERTY ALEXANDER P
Mailing Address 1992 COMMONWEALTH AV #B, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $332,400
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,420
CPA Surcharge 1% ($24)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,444

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $332,400 $332,400

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
Oct 8, 2020 $1 63924/28
Nov 12, 2019 $480,000 62049/208
Jul 30, 2019 $330,000 61505/192
May 6, 2019 $490,000 61069/42
Nov 16, 2018 $9 60416/255
Jun 4, 2018 $500,500 59678/186
Dec 8, 2017 $475,000 58907/311
Nov 20, 2017 $463,000 58820/131
Nov 10, 2017 $480,000 58783/040
Aug 23, 2017 $463,000 58417/123
May 26, 2017 $555,000 57992/107
Apr 26, 2017 $400,000 57849/059
Apr 24, 2017 $427,000 57840/311
Apr 14, 2017 $421,000 57811/296
Dec 19, 2016 $357,000 57299/175
Jun 30, 2016 $500,000 56359/284
Mar 23, 2016 $409,500 55871/164
Aug 7, 2015 $267,373 54889/287
Nov 26, 2013 $355,000 52406/293
Oct 31, 2013 $310,000 52306/243
Aug 30, 2013 $386,000 52039/238
Mar 27, 2013 $414,000 51196/079
Oct 24, 2012 $219,000 50385/169
May 1, 2012 $284,000 49444/268
Dec 10, 2010 $309,000 47308/270
Oct 30, 2009 $352,000 45670/056
Jun 26, 2009 $362,000 45141/034
Dec 3, 2008 $9 44289/103
Jul 19, 2005 $360,000 37585/286
May 26, 2005 $353,000 37157/203
Oct 25, 2004 $327,000 35743/135
Jan 29, 2003 $175,000 30451/124
Aug 2, 2001 $269,000 26798/036
Apr 3, 2001 $250,000 26107/082
Apr 30, 1999 $157,000 23707/242
Sep 16, 1998 $141,000 22903/072
May 22, 1998 $9 22480/340
May 7, 1998 $9 22434/279
Apr 30, 1992 $89,000 17445/145

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 (85.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

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

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $539,000
Final Sale Price: $560,000
Difference: +$21,000 (+3.9%)
Performance Metrics
103.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $678
Sale $/sq ft: $704
This property sold for $704 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 17 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$704/sq ft
Area Average
$175/sq ft
Difference
+301.6%

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 795 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Recessed Lighting, Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Garden, Professional Landscaping
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 $5,182
Assessed Value $447,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Entry Hall
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1927
Effective Year (Renovated): 1978
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden, Professional Landscaping
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, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

1986 Commonwealth # 1, 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
1.0 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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Market Insights

3.8%
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 1, 2025
$560,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Mar 20, 2025
$539,000
Original listing
Agent: The Shulkin Wilk Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 20, 2025 New Listing Added $539,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$704

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,182 $447,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,182
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$491
Monthly
Assessed Value
$447,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Shulkin Wilk Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM326797
Office MLS ID AN5216
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2025 4:06 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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