For sale

$755,000

1653 Commonwealth Ave APT 5, Brighton, MA 02135

3beds

1,400sqft

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Condominium

Built in 1890

-- sqft lot

$735,400 Zestimate^®

$539/sqft

$441/mo HOA

What's special

Turnkey Brighton condo with a full gut renovation — every surface new, nothing left untouched. This spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit spans approximately 1,400 sq ft and features an all-new kitchen with custom cabinets and new appliances, a completely renovated bathroom, and new flooring throughout. Large footprints like this are increasingly hard to find in Brighton at any price point. Perfectly positioned on Commonwealth Ave steps from the B Line, with easy access to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and the city beyond. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking for a move-in ready home or an investor seeking a high-quality asset, this one checks every box. Offered at $755,000.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,400
Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,400

Property

Lot

Size: 1,400 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:21 P:01929 S:012,3348363
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Electricity, Water, Sewer
HOA fee: $441 monthly

Location

Region: Brighton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $539/sqft
Tax assessed value: $633,800
Annual tax amount: $7,339
Date on market: 6/9/2026

Estimated market value

$735,400

$699,000 - $772,000

$3,772/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Listed for sale	$755,000$539/sqft
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6/3/2026	Listing removed	$755,000$539/sqft
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6/2/2026	Listed for sale	$755,000+25.8%$539/sqft
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7/19/2024	Listing removed	--
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6/29/2024	Listed for rent	$3,700+12.1%$3/sqft
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4/18/2022	Listing removed	--
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4/17/2022	Listed for rent	$3,300$2/sqft
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2/7/2022	Listing removed	--
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2/6/2022	Listed for rent	$3,300$2/sqft
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7/26/2021	Listing removed	--
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7/13/2021	Listed for rent	$3,300-8.3%$2/sqft
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3/24/2020	Sold	$600,000-1.9%$429/sqft
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2/25/2020	Pending sale	$611,900$437/sqft
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2/19/2020	Listed for sale	$611,900$437/sqft
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8/18/2019	Listing removed	$3,600$3/sqft
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7/20/2019	Listed for rent	$3,600+9.1%$3/sqft
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5/22/2019	Listing removed	$3,300$2/sqft
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4/21/2019	Listed for rent	$3,300+6.5%$2/sqft
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8/27/2015	Listing removed	$3,100$2/sqft
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7/28/2015	Listed for rent	$3,100+4.2%$2/sqft
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6/30/2014	Listing removed	$2,975$2/sqft
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6/27/2014	Listed for rent	$2,975+6.3%$2/sqft
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6/19/2012	Listing removed	$2,800$2/sqft
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4/4/2012	Listed for rent	$2,800$2/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,339 +17.5%	$633,800 +10.6%
2024	$6,247 +1.5%	$573,100
2023	$6,155 +4.6%	$573,100 +6%
2022	$5,883 +12.6%	$540,700 +10.5%
2021	$5,223 +9.2%	$489,500 +8.1%
2020	$4,782 +2.2%	$452,800 +2%
2019	$4,679 +7.6%	$443,900 +7%
2018	$4,349 +348.5%	$415,000 +8%
2017	$970 -75%	$384,300 +9%
2016	$3,879 -7.8%	$352,600 +1.5%
2015	$4,206 +6%	$347,300 +15%
2013	$3,968 +1%	$302,000 +0.3%
2012	$3,928 -1.4%	$301,200 -3.2%
2011	$3,982 +6.6%	$311,300 -1%
2010	$3,735 +10.1%	$314,400 -1.5%
2009	$3,392 -3.1%	$319,100
2008	$3,501 -1.2%	$319,100 -1%
2007	$3,542	$322,300

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