Welcome! Located on the highly sought after Commonwealth Ave, the home is in the center of it all. Chestnut Hill/Boston College is about a mile to the west, downtown Allston/Boston University about mile and a half to the east, Brookline to the South. The condo was gutted to the studs and completely redesigned in 2023. South/North facing unit letting in ample sunlight all throughout the day. Inside you are greeted with open flowing living/dining room floor plan, hard wood floor throughout the entire unit with high ceilings amplifying its natural light and vertical space. Updated kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel stove/oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, washer/dryer in unit. Condo includes a deeded parking spot, with the T stop half a block down the street. This place is truly a commuter's dream, perfect for investors and owner occupants alike. Come and indulge in everything the city has to offer! Open houses Saturday(4/11) and Sunday (4/12) 12PM-2PM
Sold for $820,000
$820,000
1653 Commonwealth Ave APT 2, Brighton, MA 02135
4beds
1,300sqft
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$820,100 Zestimate®
$631/sqft
$3,489 Estimated rent
Home value
$820,100
$763,000 - $878,000
$3,489/mo
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Updated kitchenGranite countertopsDeeded parking spot
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Listed by:
Tiandao Dong 508-816-5114,
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest 508-877-6500
Bought with:
Tiandao Dong
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73497825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
Lot
- Size: 1,300 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: W:21 P:01929 S:006,3348363
- Zoning: CD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Brighton
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $424 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $820,000+2.8%$631/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $798,000+43.6%$614/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Listing removed | $3,300$3/sqft |
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| 5/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,300-8.3%$3/sqft |
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| 4/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,600$3/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/29/2023 | Price change | $3,600-2.7%$3/sqft |
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| 3/10/2023 | Price change | $3,700+2.8%$3/sqft |
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| 3/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,600+20%$3/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Sold | $555,889+626.7%$428/sqft |
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| 3/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,000-16.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/18/2019 | Listing removed | $3,600$3/sqft |
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| 5/21/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,600+300%$3/sqft |
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| 10/20/2018 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 10/16/2018 | Price change | $900-75.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/22/2018 | Price change | $3,700+5.7%$3/sqft |
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| 7/1/2017 | Price change | $3,500-2.8%$3/sqft |
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| 4/15/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,600$3/sqft |
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| 6/16/1994 | Sold | $76,500-61.8%$59/sqft |
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| 9/13/1990 | Sold | $200,000$154/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,118 +9.1% | $528,300 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $5,606 +1.5% | $514,300 |
| 2023 | $5,524 +7.2% | $514,300 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $5,151 +2% | $473,400 |
| 2021 | $5,051 +8.3% | $473,400 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $4,663 +2.2% | $441,600 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,564 +7.6% | $433,000 +7% |
| 2018 | $4,242 +348.5% | $404,800 +8% |
| 2017 | $946 -75% | $374,800 +9% |
| 2016 | $3,783 -5.9% | $343,900 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $4,019 +6% | $331,900 +15% |
| 2013 | $3,792 +0.5% | $288,600 -0.3% |
| 2012 | $3,774 -0.1% | $289,400 -2% |
| 2011 | $3,776 +6.6% | $295,200 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,543 +11% | $298,200 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $3,192 -3.1% | $300,300 |
| 2008 | $3,294 -1.2% | $300,300 -1% |
| 2007 | $3,333 | $303,300 |
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Neighborhood: Brighton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABaldwin Early Learning CenterGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Brighton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Winship Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
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