NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12 Commonwealth Ct Unit 5 Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $480,000 - $615,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
738 Sq Ft
$495/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 27, 2023

Last sale price $517,500 $701 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,821/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Warren Street Station
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Brian Honan Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

Well-maintained apartment located in a residential neighborhood on the line of Brighton/Brookline. 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath with an extra porch/office. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances (new range and dishwasher), and a new granite countertop. New floor in spacious living room and kitchen. Newly painted throughout. The laundry is conveniently located onsite in the building and has an assigned storage unit. One parking designated with additional on-street resident permit parking. Walking distance to copious shopping, Wholefoods, restaurants, and coffee shops in Allston-Brighton. Two blocks to B-line Green, minutes to C+D lines, multiple bus lines. Great to commute to Boston College, Boston University, Longwood, and downtown Boston. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!

Last Listed By

Janice Lee

JYP Realty License #449585430 Listed on: 03/22/2023

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,049

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 741

HOA Fees

  • $495 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 738 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1214089

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, road maintenance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 120 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Commonwealth Square Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,049

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$495 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Buyer Agency: 2%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 738
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6569
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 691.06
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 701.22
  • MAIN SO: AN3335

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 494.8
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1214089
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4049
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 120
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2023
Closed on
Apr 27, 2023
Sold by
Ko Choon J and Ko Ru D
Bought by
12 Commonwealth Ct 5 Llc
Seller's Agent
Janice Lee
JYP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Xuanzi Liu
Engel & Völkers Wellesley
List Price
$510,000
Sold Price
$517,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
1.47%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$525,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,236
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2005
Sold by
Joseph Luc F
Bought by
Ko Choon J and Ko Ru D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1996
Sold by
Cormier Leo J and Cormier Louise M
Bought by
Joseph Luc F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
7.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
12 Commonwealth Ct 5 Llc $517,500 None Available
Ko Choon J $273,000 --
Ko Choon J $273,000 --
Joseph Luc F $90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ko Choon J $183,000
Previous Owner Joseph Luc F $72,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2023 04/27/23 Sold $517,500 +1.5% $701 / Sq Ft
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2023 03/22/23 For Sale $510,000 -- $691 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,931 $425,800 $0 $425,800
2024 $4,109 $377,000 $0 $377,000
2023 $4,049 $377,000 $0 $377,000
2022 $3,869 $355,600 $0 $355,600
2021 $3,755 $351,900 $0 $351,900
2020 $3,288 $311,400 $0 $311,400
2019 $3,218 $305,300 $0 $305,300
2018 $2,992 $285,500 $0 $285,500
2017 $2,800 $264,400 $0 $264,400
2016 $2,668 $242,500 $0 $242,500
2015 $2,983 $246,300 $0 $246,300
2014 $2,926 $232,600 $0 $232,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73089923

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-001776-000042