$539,000
SOLD FEB 19, 2025

1269 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
815 Sq Ft
$414/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$661 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Harvard Avenue Station
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2025

This Spacious, Charming, Renovated and Sunny 3-bedroom unit with a large deck/balcony is located in a prime location just a few steps away from BU. On the 2nd floor of this gorgeous Tudor building, this unit features high ceilings, large windows, and loads of original charm. An inviting living room, featuring an ornate fireplace and two built-in window seats, leads to an open and renovated kitchen/dining area, complete with stainless steel fridge, stove and microwave. The bedrooms are all spacious and sunny with very generous closet space. The main bedroom has 2 large closets, and another has a walk-in. The entire apartment gets great sunlight exposure and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The building has a low HOA fee which includes Heat and Hot Water - a tremendous savings in our cold winters. Additionally, a low priced rental parking space is available directly behind the building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexander Genin

Boston Realty Consultants, Inc Listed on: 12/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Edes

Engel & Volkers Boston

Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,386

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

HOA Fees

  • $414 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 815 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1208487

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 20 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,386

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$414 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 815
  • Living Area: 815
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: NB2636
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 673.62
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 661.35
  • MAIN SO: AN2593

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 414
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1208487
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 209
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4386
  • Tax Book Number: 70813

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 20
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Dlg Holdings Llc
Bought by
Cei Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Alexander Genin
Boston Realty Consultants, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Holly Edes
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$539,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.82%
Total Days on Market
21
Views
90

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2024
Sold by
Wei John
Bought by
Dlg Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2000
Sold by
Blotner Mark
Bought by
Wei John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,800
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Cottage Funding Corp
Bought by
Pioneer Capital T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1992
Sold by
Brennan Joseph P
Bought by
First Eastern Mtg Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1987
Sold by
Cunningham Robert T
Bought by
Brennan Joseph P
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $539,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $539,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $425,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $425,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $425,000 None Available
Deed $164,000 --
Deed $164,000 --
Deed $65,000 --
Deed $65,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $57,400 --
Foreclosure Deed $57,400 --
Deed $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $114,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $71,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Rent $3,600 -4.0% --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Rent $3,750 0.0% --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Sold $539,000 -1.8% $661 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2024 12/18/24 For Sale $549,000 -- $674 / 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 $4,706 $406,400 $0 $406,400
2024 $4,386 $402,400 $0 $402,400
2023 $4,322 $402,400 $0 $402,400
2022 $4,130 $379,600 $0 $379,600
2021 $4,007 $375,500 $0 $375,500
2020 $3,734 $353,600 $0 $353,600
2019 $3,654 $346,700 $0 $346,700
2018 $3,397 $324,100 $0 $324,100
2017 $267 $300,200 $0 $300,200
2016 $3,029 $275,400 $0 $275,400
2015 $3,216 $265,600 $0 $265,600
2014 $3,036 $241,300 $0 $241,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73320485

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-000870-000026