$398,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2025

1404 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
666 Sq Ft
$368/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$598 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Allston Street Station
  • Park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Ringer Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Prime location! Attention investors and owners! 5.4% cap rate!! This prime garden-level two-bedroom unit on Comm Ave is a fantastic income opportunity, currently rented at $2,550/month with active leases until 8/31/2025. Located directly across from a Green Line stop provides unbeatable access to BU, BC, Longwood Medical, Downtown Boston, and Coolidge Corner. The open floor plan includes a spacious living area that flows into a well-equipped kitchen with ample counter space and room for a dining area or home office. Both bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space, complemented by a modern bathroom. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, exposed brick, same-level laundry, and professional building management.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hanna Zhang

East Coast Realty, Inc. Listed on: 11/13/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Nemes

Comm. Ave. Associates

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

HOA Fees

  • $368 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 666 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:21 P:01414 S:048,1213793

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance
  • 58 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,816

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$368 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 666
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: NB1740
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 614.11
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 597.6
  • MAIN SO: NB9226

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 368
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:21 P:01414 S:048,1213793
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 666
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 197
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3816
  • Tax Book Number: 48

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 58
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2016
Closed on
Aug 1, 2016
Sold by
Kennedy Stacy L and Kennedy Russell
Bought by
Luo Hanqing
Seller's Agent
Christine Norcross
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Cindy He
Songwoods Real Estate
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-15.6%
Current Estimated Value
$413,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,921
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2002
Sold by
Lerger Stacey A
Bought by
Kennedy Stacy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Not Resolvable $270,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $278,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $265,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Sold $398,000 -2.7% $598 / Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $409,000 +51.5% $614 / Sq Ft
08/01/2016 08/01/16 Sold $270,000 -10.0% $405 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2016 06/16/16 Price Changed $299,900 -6.3% $450 / Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 For Sale $319,900 -- $480 / 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 $4,021 $347,200 $0 $347,200
2024 $3,816 $350,100 $0 $350,100
2023 $3,760 $350,100 $0 $350,100
2022 $3,594 $330,300 $0 $330,300
2021 $3,524 $330,300 $0 $330,300
2020 $3,017 $285,700 $0 $285,700
2019 $2,953 $280,200 $0 $280,200
2018 $2,745 $261,900 $0 $261,900
2017 $2,350 $221,900 $0 $221,900
2016 $2,240 $203,600 $0 $203,600
2015 $2,376 $196,200 $0 $196,200
2014 $2,243 $178,300 $0 $178,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73312245

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-001414-000048