$600,000
SOLD SEP 12, 2024 RENTED MAY 23, 2025

1263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$430/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$600 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 1-minute walk to Harvard Avenue Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2024

This sun-drenched, tastefully renovated 2-bedroom condo with parking is a rare opportunity, being offered for the first time in over 30 years! Perched on the second floor (just one flight up!), the condo boasts stunning Comm Ave views and boasts a bright, open layout thanks to big windows. The recently updated kitchen features modern conveniences like wood cabinets, stone counters, a dishwasher, and built-in microwave. The bathroom, also renovated, features a walk-in shower with a touch of history in the exposed brick. Entertain in style with the large living room, accented by high ceilings and a charming decorative fireplace. Investors will appreciate the potential to convert the living room to a third bedroom, maximizing rental income as well as storage in basement. The location is unbeatable – steps from the Harvard Ave Green Line station as well as the 66 Bus with easy access to Downtown Boston, BU, Brookline, and Longwood Medical Area. First showing at OH Sat & Sun from 12:00-1:30

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Cleary

RE/MAX Select Realty Listed on: 07/24/2024

RE/MAX Select Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Lee

Boston Plex

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

HOA Fees

  • $430 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

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

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1208468

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 32 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,484

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$430 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB4637
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 595
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 600
  • MAIN SO: AN7665

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 430
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1208468
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4484.08
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 32
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2017
Sold by
Swiderski Mark W
Bought by
Swiderski Mark W and Lacount Katherine L
Current Estimated Value
$618,952

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Schwartz Janet
Bought by
Swiderski Mark W
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/10/2025 05/10/25 For Rent $3,300 +11.9% --
12/25/2024 12/25/24 Off Market $2,950 -- --
10/20/2024 10/20/24 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Under Contract -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $2,700 -6.9% $3 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Price Changed $2,900 -1.7% $3 / Sq Ft
09/29/2024 09/29/24 For Rent $2,950 0.0% --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Price Changed $2,950 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 Sold $600,000 0.0% $600 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2024 07/24/24 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $595 / Sq Ft
02/13/2023 02/13/23 Rented $2,950 0.0% --
02/08/2023 02/08/23 Under Contract -- -- --
11/01/2022 11/01/22 For Rent $2,950 -- --
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 $5,373 $464,000 $0 $464,000
2024 $4,450 $408,300 $0 $408,300
2023 $4,385 $408,300 $0 $408,300
2022 $4,191 $385,200 $0 $385,200
2021 $4,110 $385,200 $0 $385,200
2020 $4,110 $389,200 $0 $389,200
2019 $4,022 $381,600 $0 $381,600
2018 $3,738 $356,700 $0 $356,700
2017 $3,499 $330,400 $0 $330,400
2016 $3,334 $303,100 $0 $303,100
2015 $3,827 $316,000 $0 $316,000
2014 $3,612 $287,100 $0 $287,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73268987

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-000866-000054