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  • Price cut: $30K (8/19)
    $629,000

    1157 Commonwealth Ave APT 1, Allston, MA 02134

    3beds
    1,133sqft
    Condominium, Rowhouse
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $613,600 Zestimate®
    $555/sqft
    $823/mo HOA

    What's special

    Eat-in kitchenSeparate dining areaHardwood floorsComfortable functional layoutPrivate balconyBeautiful brownstone buildingBeautifully renovated bathroom
    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
    42 days
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    569
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    29
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Roy Schwartz 617-650-7332,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline 617-731-2447

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73549899

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Hot Water
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,133
      • Total interior livable area: 1,133 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,133

      Property

      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Porch
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1207713
      • Zoning: res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: 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
      • Security: Intercom
      HOA
      • Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
      • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
      • HOA fee: $823 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Allston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $555/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $476,300
      • Annual tax amount: $5,516
      • Date on market: 7/15/2026

        Estimated market value

        $613,600

        $583,000 - $644,000

        $3,680/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/19/2026Price change$629,000-4.6%$555/sqft
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        7/15/2026Listed for sale$659,000+237.9%$582/sqft
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        1/25/2025Listing removed$3,650$3/sqft
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        1/13/2025Listed for rent$3,650-2.7%$3/sqft
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        2/8/2024Listing removed--
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        2/6/2024Listed for rent$3,750+7.1%$3/sqft
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        1/31/2024Listing removed--
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        1/17/2024Listed for rent$3,500+16.7%$3/sqft
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        3/15/2020Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
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        1/23/2020Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
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        9/12/2019Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/3/2019Price change$3,000-3.2%$3/sqft
        Source: Boston's Best Realty Report a problem
        5/14/2019Price change$3,100-3.1%$3/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/19/2019Listed for rent$3,200+3.2%$3/sqft
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        3/1/2018Listing removed$3,100$3/sqft
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        1/23/2018Listed for rent$3,100+3.3%$3/sqft
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        7/10/2017Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
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        6/23/2017Price change$3,000-6.3%$3/sqft
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        5/23/2017Price change$3,200+6.7%$3/sqft
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        5/6/2017Price change$3,000-3.2%$3/sqft
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        4/18/2017Price change$3,100-3.1%$3/sqft
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        2/2/2017Listed for rent$3,200$3/sqft
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        6/24/2003Sold$195,000$172/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,516 +9%$476,300 +2.6%
        2024$5,061 +1.5%$464,300
        2023$4,987 +4.6%$464,300 +6%
        2022$4,767 +3.3%$438,100 +1.3%
        2021$4,614 +0%$432,400 -1%
        2020$4,613 +2.2%$436,800 +2%
        2019$4,514 +7.6%$428,300 +7%
        2018$4,196 +348.5%$400,400 +8%
        2017$936 -75%$370,800 +9%
        2016$3,742 -7.6%$340,200 +1.7%
        2015$4,051 +6%$334,500 +15%
        2013$3,822 +2.9%$290,900 +2.1%
        2012$3,715 +12.2%$284,900 +10.1%
        2011$3,310 +6.6%$258,800 -1%
        2010$3,105 +9.1%$261,400 -2.3%
        2009$2,845 -3.1%$267,600
        2008$2,936 -1.2%$267,600 -1%
        2007$2,971 $270,300
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Allston

        Getting around

        98 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        83 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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