$311,126 - $379,000
RENTED AUG 14, 2025

Washington Square 1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 16 Floor 3 Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
310 Sq Ft
2.04 Acres

Last Sold September 18, 2012

Last sale price $130,000 $419 Per Sq Ft

Est. 158% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,050/month

Highlights

  • 88,899 Sq Ft lot
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Street
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 3-minute walk to Brian Honan Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Heat and Hot water included. Available 09/01! Cozy three room studio apartment right in the heart of Brighton. The B line is right out your front door, which makes for easy public transportation to Boston College and Boston University. Wholefoods is just around the corner. Kitchen appliances have been replaced recently. There is an abundance of restaurants and shopping all accessible without a vehicle. Street parking permit is attainable for those who have a vehicle. Coin op laundry in building. No pets. No smoking. First, Security required upon lease signing.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

adam shoulkin

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/10/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

adam shoulkin

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/10/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 2.04

Home Design

  • 310 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,695
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, air conditioning
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1214756

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,504

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 1695

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 310
  • Living Area: 310
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Air Conditioning
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1214756
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 88899
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2012
Closed on
Sep 19, 2012
Sold by
Siegel Steven C
Bought by
Tao Chen Kexi and Tao Lan
Seller's Agent
Ed Sellers
Weathervane Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ed Sellers
Weathervane Realty
List Price
$135,500
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-4.06%
Current Estimated Value
$335,782

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$205,782
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.50%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tao Chen Kexi $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Rented $1,695 0.0% --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/10/2025 08/10/25 For Rent $1,695 +3.0% --
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Rented $1,645 0.0% --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 For Rent $1,645 0.0% --
09/18/2012 09/18/12 Sold $130,000 -4.1% $419 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/22/2012 08/22/12 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2012 08/21/12 For Sale $135,500 -- $437 / 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 $3,504 $302,600 $0 $302,600
2024 $3,459 $317,300 $0 $317,300
2023 $3,408 $317,300 $0 $317,300
2022 $3,257 $299,400 $0 $299,400
2021 $3,195 $299,400 $0 $299,400
2020 $2,305 $218,300 $0 $218,300
2019 $2,257 $214,100 $0 $214,100
2018 $2,097 $200,100 $0 $200,100
2017 $1,962 $185,300 $0 $185,300
2016 $1,870 $170,000 $0 $170,000
2015 $1,790 $147,800 $0 $147,800
2014 $1,689 $134,300 $0 $134,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • a

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    adam shoulkin

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (781) 237-8181

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    adam shoulkin
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ed Sellers

    Weathervane Realty

    (617) 232-3550

    4 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Ed Sellers
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About Washington Square

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73416039

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-001724-000238

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02135 Commonwealth

1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 16, Boston, MA

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