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Sold for $1,400,000
  • $1,400,000

    1524 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

    8beds
    3,331sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1885
    -- sqft lot
    $1,415,400 Zestimate®
    $420/sqft
    $6,159 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,415,400

    $1.30M - $1.54M

    $6,159/mo

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    What's special

    Decorative fireplacePrivate deckEat-in kitchenBrick homeHigh ceilingsGorgeous layout
    Great investment opportunity with about 6% cap rate Location-Location! A truly exceptional opportunity awaits you with this rarely available 2 family rowhouse on Commonwealth Avenue. Situated just 0.1 miles away from MBTA Green line (B) Washington St T-stop and 0.3 miles away from Whole Foods, variety restaurants and shops. This brick home is very special and it's much larger than it looks from the outside. Unit A is a 6 bed, 3 bath, 3 parking off street spaces rented $6220 and it features a private deck, large living room, high ceilings, decorative fireplace, eat-in kitchen and gorgeous layout with two floor levels. Unit B is a 2 bed, 1 bath with 1096 Sq. Ft. rented $2400. The both units have separate gas heat & electric meters. Total rent is $8620 per month. Easy commute to Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern University, Longwood Area, downtown and much more. Don’t miss your chance to secure this remarkable investment property. Low maintenance and very low operating costs

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    Listed by:

    Daniel S. Lee 617-899-8529,

    Boston Plex 617-899-8529

    Bought with:

    Nikkie Park

    Premier Realty Group

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73344359

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Sunroom
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
    • Basement: Full,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,331
    • Total interior livable area: 3,331 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,262
    • Finished area below ground: 1,069

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Paved Drive
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Exterior features: Balcony/Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 2,378 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:21 P:01754 S:000,1213974
    • Zoning: R2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1885

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Brighton

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 8620

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/9/2025Sold$1,400,000-6.7%$420/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73344359 Report a problem
    3/12/2025Listed for sale$1,499,900-3.2%$450/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73344359 Report a problem
    11/20/2024Listing removed$1,549,900$465/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73225339 Report a problem
    8/9/2024Price change$1,549,900-3.1%$465/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73225339 Report a problem
    6/12/2024Price change$1,599,900-4.5%$480/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73225339 Report a problem
    4/17/2024Listed for sale$1,675,000+171%$503/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73225339 Report a problem
    8/14/2022Listing removed--
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    6/30/2022Listed for rent$4,850+47%$1/sqft
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    4/21/2018Listing removed$3,300$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    3/22/2018Listed for rent$3,300-28.3%$1/sqft
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    1/16/2018Listing removed$4,600$1/sqft
    Source: Modern Real Estate Inc. Report a problem
    1/12/2018Listed for rent$4,600$1/sqft
    Source: Modern Real Estate Inc. Report a problem
    5/23/2017Listing removed$4,600$1/sqft
    Source: Modern Realty Group LLC Report a problem
    5/11/2017Price change$4,600+2.2%$1/sqft
    Source: Modern Realty Group LLC Report a problem
    4/2/2017Listed for rent$4,500+164.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Modern Realty Group LLC Report a problem
    2/24/2017Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Boston Pads Report a problem
    2/22/2017Listed for rent$1,700-27.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Boston Pads Report a problem
    4/2/2015Listing removed$2,350$1/sqft
    Source: Gateway Real Estate Group Report a problem
    3/12/2015Listed for rent$2,350$1/sqft
    Source: Gateway Real Estate Group Report a problem
    9/11/2014Listing removed$2,350$1/sqft
    Source: Gateway Real Estate Group Report a problem
    8/11/2014Listed for rent$2,350+47.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Gateway Real Estate Group Report a problem
    6/11/2014Listing removed$1,595
    Source: DouglasPaul Real Estate Report a problem
    5/17/2014Price change$1,595-84%
    Source: Douglas Paul Real Estate Report a problem
    5/7/2014Listed for rent$9,999$3/sqft
    Source: Douglas Paul Real Estate Report a problem
    5/31/2006Sold$618,000+106%$186/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/23/1998Sold$300,000+152.1%$90/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/15/1988Sold$119,000$36/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,517 +20.4%$1,167,300 +13.4%
    2024$11,225 +1.5%$1,029,800
    2023$11,060 +1.7%$1,029,800 +3%
    2022$10,878 +2%$999,800
    2021$10,668 +4.8%$999,800 +3.7%
    2020$10,182 +7.2%$964,200 +7%
    2019$9,502 +2.6%$901,500 +2%
    2018$9,263 +339.7%$883,900 +3%
    2017$2,107 -75%$857,900 +12%
    2016$8,427 +12.9%$766,100 +24.3%
    2015$7,465 +9.3%$616,400 +18.6%
    2013$6,829 +9.9%$519,700 +9%
    2012$6,216 +4%$476,700 +2%
    2011$5,977 +6.6%$467,300 -1%
    2010$5,607 +11%$472,000 -0.7%
    2009$5,052 -9.8%$475,300 -6.9%
    2008$5,603 -5.8%$510,800 -5.6%
    2007$5,947 $541,100

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    Neighborhood: Brighton

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