1157 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02134
Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$659,000
$629,000
Est. $4,663/month
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About this home
Excellent investment opportunity in a prime location! Located in Allston’s Packard’s Corner, an extra-large two-bedroom unit with a separate dining area, used as a three-bedroom, is situated in a beautiful brownstone building within walking distance of Boston University, right on the Green Line, close to Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail are all right in the neighborhood. The comfortable, functional layout provides ample living space, including three large bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bathroom, a spacious living room, and an eat-in kitchen with a private balcony. The apartment features high ceilings, hardwood floors, building laundry, and private basement storage. The unit is currently tenanted with a lease through 8/30/27
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
4.6%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 19, 2026
$629,000
$30,000
(-4.55%)
From $659,000 to $629,000 (-4.5%)
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2026
$659,000
Original listing
Agent: Roy Schwartz
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $629,000 | $30,000 | - | From $659,000 to $629,000 (-4.5%) |
| 07/15/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $659,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,516 | $476,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,516
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$823
Monthly
Assessed Value
$476,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,133 sq ft
Stories
1
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,516
Assessed Value
$476,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$823 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
8
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
1157-1161 Roof Done In 2020-2021, 1157 Boiler Done In 2021, 1161-1177 Boiler Done 2016.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
35 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,133 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,133 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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, 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
C-
Match Charter Public School
0.4 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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.8 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
German International School Boston
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
1.4 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
Kids Are People School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Manville School
1.6 mi
Grades K-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 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
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.8 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.9 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
4.1 mi
Epiphany School
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 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
Timilty Middle
2.4 mi
Edwards Middle
3.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.9 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 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
Newman School
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.9 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
Cathedral High School
3.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.1 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
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Allston
1157 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02134
Boston, MA 02134
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Roy Schwartz
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Office Phone
617-731-2447
Agent MLS ID
NB111371
Office MLS ID
AN6199
Listing Data Updated
Aug 19, 2026 9:16 AM EDT
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