1847 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$2,600,000
Est. $14,890/month
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About this home
Charming multi-family on massive, beautifully landscaped 10,000+ SF lot with 17 off-street parking spaces! This nicely maintained property features 3 updated, well proportioned units: The first & ground floor consists of an oversized 5 bedroom/2 bath duplex with 2 large living rooms, dining room and fireplace. The second floor is a very spacious 4 bedroom/2 bath apartment with gleaming hardwood floors and huge modern eat-in kitchen. The third floor is a recently renovated, unique loft style unit with 2 equal sized bedrooms and 1 bath. All apartments feature in unit laundry, hardwood floors and recent paint. Strong rental history; fully leased through August of 2027. Steps to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, shops, restaurants, parks, jogging trails, golf, the MBTA Green B, C & D lines and more. This is a wonderful opportunity for an investor or owner occupant. Assessed as 4-8 unit property. Huge expansion/development potential! First showings at open house Sunday 7/12, 11:30am-1:00pm
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Property History
Market Insights
28.9%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 16, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 14, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2026
$2,600,000
Original listing
Agent: Keith Mullen
Office: At Home Realty, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #71858594
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 31, 2015
$1,849,900
MLS #71858594
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/14/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/10/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,600,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/31/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,849,900 | - | - | MLS #71858594 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $18,512 | $1,479,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$18,512
Tax Year 2027
Assessed Value
$1,479,100
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1920
Living Area
5,489 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Stories
4
Bedrooms
11
Full Baths
5
Total Rooms
19
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
$4,950/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$4,500/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent
$2,400/mo · Y
Unit 4 Rent
$1,395/mo
Total Monthly Rent
$13,245/mo
Gross Income
$158,940
Net Operating Income
$158,940
Operating Expenses
$28,145
Water/Sewer Expense
$4,304
Insurance Expense
$7,803
Cap Rate
6.11%
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood, Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
Pantry, Storage, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
Balcony/deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Total Spaces
17
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$18,512
Assessed Value
$1,479,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Property Current Use Is Three-family. Assessor Classifies As R4, 4-8 Units Allowable. Buyer To Undertake Due Diligence. Stated Rents Commence On 9/1/2026 For 12-month Period Thru 8/31/2027. Operating Expenses Provided By Seller For Calendar Year 2025. Unit 4 Represents Non-resident Parking Income.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Living area total from public records, owner unsure if that figure includes the basement level sq ft
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
11
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
5,489 sq ft
Total Rooms
19
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
5,489 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
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, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Pantry, Storage, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room
Windows:
Picture Window, Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Varies per Unit
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
17
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Wood Burning
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
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
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
Edison Elementary School
0.6 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
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
German International School Boston
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.8 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
1.8 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
2.3 mi
Grades K-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.6 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
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 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
5.2 mi
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
Epiphany School
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.2 mi
Irving Middle
4.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.6 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
0.8 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
0.8 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
2.6 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
3.0 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
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.3 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
3.7 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.8 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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Brighton
1847 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02135
Boston, MA 02135
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Keith Mullen
Listing Office
At Home Realty, Inc.
Office Phone
617-738-1820
Agent MLS ID
BB805560
Office MLS ID
BB1415
Listing Data Updated
Aug 21, 2026 11:56 AM EDT
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