1662 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$353,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
444
Sq Ft
$795
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1925
Year Built
-1
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 7, 2025 • MLS# 73356018 Copied! • Updated Apr 10, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $349,000
Final Sale Price: $353,000
Difference: +$4,000 (+1.1%)
Performance Metrics
101.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
-1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $786
Sale $/sq ft: $795
This property sold for $795 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only -1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Excellent investment opportunity or entry-level purchase for a first-time buyer. This is an oversized studio with eat-in-kitchen, large entryway, and spacious living space. 444 Square Feet, on the 5th floor of an elevator building, directly along the Green B Line and close to the #65 bus line. Quickly accessible to Cleveland Circle, Boston College, Brighton Center, Chestnut Hill, Route 9, and the BC Shuttle. The unit has hardwood floors throughout, a large kitchen with enough space for a dining table, great closet space (3 closets), a large entryway that serves as a small living room, and a primary living area that can accommodate a queen bed set, desk, and plenty of additional furniture. The bathroom was fully renovated in 2020. Low condo fee of $282.27 includes heat and hot water. Elevator building with laundry on site and additional storage available for rent. Unit will be delivered vacant.

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Property History

Market Insights

1.1%
Price Range

Property Timeline

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Sold
Apr 10, 2025
$353,000
Property sold
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2025
$349,000
Original listing
Agent: Matthew Petty Office: FRAME Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,898 $336,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,898
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$282
Monthly
Assessed Value
$336,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 444 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Tar/gravel
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,898
Assessed Value $336,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $282 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 53
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (7)
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
444 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Effective Year (Renovated): 1985
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
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

Parking Features: On Street
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
0.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.7 mi | #418 of 825 | Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Edison Elementary School
0.9 mi | #764 of 825 | Score: 31.3
Improved 16 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
455 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.1 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
German International School Boston
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.4 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.4 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
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: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.2 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.9 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.9 mi
Irving Middle
4.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.2 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.5 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.6 mi | #313 of 346 | Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.9 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.0 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.3 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Brighton

1662 Commonwealth Ave # 53, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Matthew Petty
Listing Office FRAME Residential
Office Phone 617-543-3900
Agent MLS ID NB110484
Office MLS ID AN7184
Listing Data Updated Apr 10, 2025 6:45 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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