FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelMain,Second
12 Bellvista Road # 4, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$465,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$449,000
Final Sale Price:
$465,000
Difference:
+$16,000 (+3.6%)
Performance Metrics
103.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$558
Sale $/sq ft:
$578
This property sold for $578 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Step back in time when the building was first constructed by the Longfellow family. Unique frieze design in the living room of Roman times.Ornamental fireplace in living room and hardwood maple floors throughout with spectacular view of the Boston skyline from enclosed porch in the rear. High owner occupancy, parking in the rear, walk to Green Line Boston College line, Whole Foods, numerous restaurants, and new CVS, extra storage in basement (next door), and common laundry. The building has a professional management company. Nice-sized windows front and back provide excellent light. Bonus 5th room is an enclosed porch with city views. Any offers due Wednesday at 5:00 PM. Parking is space #22 in the rear of the building.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jun 18, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 13, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2026
$449,000
Original listing
Agent: Robert Imperato
Office: Boston Realty Associates
Pending Sale
Jun 11, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/13/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 06/11/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $449,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/11/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,420 | $467,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$1,420
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$529
Monthly
Assessed Value
$467,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
804 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central, Steam, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, Common Area
Features
Open Floorplan, Bonus Room
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Other
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Features
Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$1,420
Assessed Value
$467,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$529 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
10
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Stove Does Not Work. The Current Owner Has A Resident Exemption. Mansard Roof. Special Assessment Coming; Current Owner Will Pay Assessment. Laundry Is In The Next-door Building. Access From The Backyard. The Radiator Has Been Removed From The Bathroom, And The Door To One Bedroom Is Missing.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures
Square footage does not include 5th room enclosed porch.
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements (5)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
804 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
804 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Gas Stove
LevelMain,Second
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,Second
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,Second
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,Second
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchEnclosed
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
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Open Floorplan, Bonus Room
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, Common Area
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Effective Year (Renovated):
1985
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Other
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
0.9 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
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.0 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
German International School Boston
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.0 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
D
Edison Elementary School
1.2 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
1.2 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
The Winsor School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.2 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
4.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.1 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
4.6 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.9 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
2.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.3 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
0.4 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
2.0 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.7 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
2.9 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 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
D
English High School
3.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.2 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
12 Bellvista Road # 4, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Robert Imperato
Listing Office
Boston Realty Associates
Office Phone
617-277-5100
Agent MLS ID
BB302337
Office MLS ID
BB0500
Listing Data Updated
Jul 28, 2026 6:27 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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