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1653 Commonwealth Ave # 2, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$798,000
Est. $5,169/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,300
Sq Ft
$614
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
Condominium
Type
7
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 8, 2026 • MLS# 73497825 Copied!

About this home

Welcome! Located on the highly sought after Commonwealth Ave, the home is in the center of it all. Chestnut Hill/Boston College is about a mile to the west, downtown Allston/Boston University about mile and a half to the east, Brookline to the South. The condo was gutted to the studs and completely redesigned in 2023. South/North facing unit letting in ample sunlight all throughout the day. Inside you are greeted with open flowing living/dining room floor plan, hard wood floor throughout the entire unit with high ceilings amplifying its natural light and vertical space. Updated kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel stove/oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, washer/dryer in unit. Condo includes a deeded parking spot, with the T stop half a block down the street. This place is truly a commuter's dream, perfect for investors and owner occupants alike. Come and indulge in everything the city has to offer! Open houses Saturday(4/11) and Sunday (4/12) 12PM-2PM

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CAI HONGSHENG
Mailing Address 7 SINCLAIR RD, SHREWSBURY, MA, 01545

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $549,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,655
CPA Surcharge 1% ($46)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,702

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $549,600 $549,600 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 31, 2022 $555,889 67405/18
Mar 24, 2020 $600,000 62726/181
Dec 23, 2019 $599,000 62285/298
Dec 20, 2018 $540,000 60553/306
Sep 4, 2018 $9 60120/018
Mar 28, 2018 $9 59364/030
Mar 12, 2018 $550,000 59293/338
Feb 27, 2017 $500,000 57596/239
Jan 28, 2016 $475,000 55650/260
Dec 6, 2013 $398,000 52446/053
Dec 3, 2013 $405,000 52428/195
Oct 1, 2013 $370,000 52186/233
Oct 3, 2012 $9 50280/288
Feb 1, 2011 $330,000 47550/339
Mar 19, 2010 $9 46191/079
Mar 1, 2010 $330,000 46129/090
Jun 20, 2008 $375,000 43702/330
Jun 6, 2005 $333,000 37238/139
Sep 30, 2004 $368,500 35581/328
Jul 22, 2004 $373,500 35075/078
May 21, 2004 $235,000 34582/022
Mar 18, 2003 $306,000 30871/038
Jul 2, 2001 $190,000 26604/031

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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,890 1,890 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (81.3% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,118
Assessed Value $528,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: N
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Low-Rise, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton

1653 Commonwealth Ave # 2, 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
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
4.2 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
2.2 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
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
2.9 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
3.4 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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Property Timeline

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Pending Sale
Apr 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2026
$798,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 8, 2026 New Listing Added $798,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$614

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,118 $528,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,118
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$424
Per month
Assessed Value
$528,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tiandao Dong
Listing Office Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
Agent MLS ID CN254505
Office MLS ID AN5720
Listing Data Updated Apr 16, 2026 9:31 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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