For sale

Price cut: $20.1K (6/12)

$499,900

1738 Commonwealth Ave APT 4, Brighton, MA 02135

2beds

760sqft

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Condominium, Rowhouse

Built in 1940

-- sqft lot

$492,100 Zestimate^®

$658/sqft

$590/mo HOA

What's special

Vintage modern charmSun-drenched unitEat-in kitchenPerfect for entertainingOutdoor balconySpacious unitConvenient in-unit laundry

Beautiful sun-drenched unit located on amazing Commonwealth Ave! This spacious unit in a professionally managed building is perfect for the savvy buyer/investor. Vintage modern charm is evident throughout with coffered ceilings, high ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors. Spacious living room offers plenty of sunlight and is perfect for entertaining. Eat-in kitchen is complete with abundant storage space. Outdoor balcony offers the perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors. Condo fee includes heat and hot water! Convenient in-unit laundry completes this gem. Highly desirable and accessible location is a short distance from Boston College & Boston University, provides easy T access right on the B Line, and is close to Whole Foods, Starbucks, Brighton/Boston’s best restaurants and shops. Unit is also minutes to St. Elizabeth Medical and Brookline/Longwood Medical area. Gem!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Wood
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 760
Total interior livable area: 760 sqft
Finished area above ground: 760

Property

Lot

Size: 760 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: W:21 P:02212 S:024,1216179
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium, Rowhouse

Materials

Frame
Roof: Other

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Partial

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $590 monthly

Location

Region: Brighton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $658/sqft
Tax assessed value: $467,000
Annual tax amount: $5,408
Date on market: 5/15/2026

Estimated market value

$492,100

$467,000 - $517,000

$2,819/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/12/2026	Price change	$499,900-3.9%$658/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520003 Report a problem
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$520,000+15%$684/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73520003 Report a problem
5/21/2019	Sold	$452,000+2.8%$595/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/10/2019	Pending sale	$439,500$578/sqft
Source: Castles Unlimited� #72476371 Report a problem
4/4/2019	Listed for sale	$439,500+151.1%$578/sqft
Source: Castles Unlimited� #72476371 Report a problem
6/26/2018	Listing removed	$2,350$3/sqft
Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem
4/27/2018	Listed for rent	$2,350+6.8%$3/sqft
Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem
8/8/2017	Listing removed	$2,200$3/sqft
Source: Boston's Best Realty Report a problem
8/4/2017	Price change	$2,200+0.2%$3/sqft
Source: Boston's Best Realty Report a problem
8/2/2017	Listed for rent	$2,195-0.2%$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
6/8/2017	Listing removed	$2,200$3/sqft
Source: Castles Unlimited #72151122 Report a problem
4/11/2017	Listed for rent	$2,200$3/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/29/2000	Sold	$175,000+22.3%$230/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
4/1/1992	Sold	$143,050-2.7%$188/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/31/1990	Sold	$147,000$193/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,408 +20.5%	$467,000 +13.4%
2024	$4,488 +1.5%	$411,700
2023	$4,422 +4.6%	$411,700 +6%
2022	$4,226 +2%	$388,400
2021	$4,144 +6.6%	$388,400 +5.5%
2020	$3,888 +2.2%	$368,200 +2%
2019	$3,805 +19.4%	$361,000 +18.7%
2018	$3,188 +1872.3%	$304,200 +8%
2017	$162 -93.8%	$281,700 +18.8%
2016	$2,608 -7.4%	$237,100 +2%
2015	$2,816 +6%	$232,500 +15%
2013	$2,657 +0.6%	$202,200 -0.2%
2012	$2,642 -8%	$202,600 -9.8%
2011	$2,873 +6.6%	$224,600 -1%
2010	$2,696 +3%	$226,900 -7.8%
2009	$2,617 -3.1%	$246,200
2008	$2,701 -1.2%	$246,200 -1%
2007	$2,733	$248,700

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