1870 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

$489,000

Est. $3,461/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

580

Sq Ft

$843

Price/Sq Ft

0.01

Acres

1930

Year Built

Condominium

Type

8 hours 41 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jul 10, 2026 • MLS# 73548169 Copied! • Updated Jul 11, 2026

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About this home

Attention all owner-occupants and investors! This freshly renovated front facing unit features an open concept living area with an updated kitchen with new appliances, new hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light and excellent ceiling height. The location can't be beat -- close to everything! The green line B is 2 min away, C and D 10 min walking. Near to both Boston College and Boston University. Shops, restaurants, walking/jogging trails all w/in walking distance. Laundry in the building next door. Affordable parking available for rent nearby. The building is pet-friendly and features a common yard space as well as a designated dog area. Unit vacant and easy to show, though 24 hrs warning is appreciated.

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Property History

Market Insights

30.5%

Price Range

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 10, 2026

$489,000

Original listing

Office: Homes-R-Us Realty of MA, Inc.

Previous Transaction - MLS #71969294

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Mar 30, 2016

$340,000

MLS #71969294

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Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/10/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$489,000	-	-	Original listing
03/30/2016	🏷️ Previously Sold	$340,000	-	-	MLS #71969294

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$4,618	$400,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,618

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$404

Per month

Assessed Value

$400,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1930

Living Area 580 sq ft

Lot Size 0.01 acres

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Y

Laundry In Basement, Common Area

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Rented, On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,618

Assessed Value $400,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $404

Fee Includes Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal

Amenities Hot Water, Laundry

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 83 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1930

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

580 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1

Kitchen

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: In Basement, Common Area

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930

Structure Type: Rowhouse

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

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: Rented, On Street

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

B

Winship Elementary School

0.7 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

0.7 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

Kennedy Hope Academy

1.0 mi

Grades 01-12

Kennedy Day School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-12

St. Columbkille Partnership School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

D

Lyon Elementary School

1.1 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

1.8 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

1.9 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

2.2 mi

Grades K-12

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Nativity Prep School

2.8 mi

Grades 05-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

3.5 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

4.0 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

4.2 mi

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

4.4 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

5.3 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

5.4 mi

Grades 05-08

Timilty Middle

3.2 mi

Irving Middle

4.0 mi

H

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

0.9 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

0.9 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

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

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

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

3.2 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

3.7 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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1870 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent F. Valerie Grinshpun

Listing Office Homes-R-Us Realty of MA, Inc.

Office Phone 508-309-3048

Agent MLS ID CN205089

Office MLS ID BB4517

Listing Data Updated Jul 11, 2026 3:30 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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