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1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135
$755,000
Est. $5,070/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,400
Sq Ft
$539
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
Condominium
Type
12 hours 14 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 2, 2026 • MLS# 73526783 Copied!

About this home

Turnkey Brighton condo with a full gut renovation — every surface new, nothing left untouched. This spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit spans approximately 1,400 sq ft and features an all-new kitchen with custom cabinets and new appliances, a completely renovated bathroom, and new flooring throughout. Large footprints like this are increasingly hard to find in Brighton at any price point. Perfectly positioned on Commonwealth Ave steps from the B Line, with easy access to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and the city beyond. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking for a move-in ready home or an investor seeking a high-quality asset, this one checks every box. Offered at $755,000.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LIN XIU LING
Mailing Address 1653 COMMONWEALTH AVE #6, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $518,900
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,339
CPA Surcharge 1% ($43)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,383

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $518,900 $518,900 —

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

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jul 25, 2022 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1365845 		Closed —
Jul 25, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1353273 		Closed $8,000
Jul 6, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1350296 		Closed $5,900
Jun 7, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1344356 		Open $45,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

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 Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,339
Assessed Value $633,800

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
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:

Location

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Neighborhood

1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, 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
4.3 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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Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2026
$755,000
Original listing
Agent: Owen Spence Office: SelectRE Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #72621279
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 24, 2020
$600,000
MLS #72621279
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 2, 2026 New Listing Added $755,000 —
Mar 24, 2020 Sold $600,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
12 hours 14 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$539

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,339 $633,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,339
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$441
Monthly
Assessed Value
$633,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Owen Spence
Listing Office SelectRE Boston
Agent MLS ID CN247479
Office MLS ID AC2174
Listing Data Updated Jun 2, 2026 3:06 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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