RENTED AUG 29, 2025

Washington Square 1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 18 Floor 3 Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $396,269 - $427,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft
2,295.68 Acres

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Street
  • Property is near public transit
  • 99,999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Custom Closet System
  • 3-minute walk to Brian Honan Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Landlord is paying my agent fee!Bright, spacious, and full of charm, this 1-bedroom top-floor apartment offers a peaceful retreat in an unbeatable location. The large living room and generously sized bedroom with extra closets and large oversized windows offer sunny and bright rooms. A bonus nook makes the perfect dining space or home office. 1576 Comm. is located on the quiet side of the building, just one block from Whole Foods and moments from Washington Square’s restaurants. Apt. is steps to the T, with quick access to Boston. Embrace city living while living in a much sought after location. Students welcome with U.S. co-signers. Please allow 24 hours’ notice for showings. Rent includes utilities.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

LAURI-JO KOTZEN

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 08/09/2025

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Renter's Agent

LAURI-JO KOTZEN

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 08/09/2025

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,111

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 2,295.68

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 650 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Light Fixtures
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,000
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, gas, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1214768

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,111

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Yes),Term of Rental(12 Mo.)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Single Living Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 650
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • MAIN SO: BB5522

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1214768
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1995
Sold by
Hirano Masaki
Bought by
Erk Rt
Current Estimated Value
$413,067

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1990
Sold by
Park Ike H
Bought by
Hirano Masaki
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
Erk Rt $68,000 --
Erk Rt $68,000 --
Hirano Masaki $102,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Price Changed $2,000 -2.4% $3 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $2,050 -2.4% $3 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 For Rent $2,100 +16.7% --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Rented $1,800 +2.9% --
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Under Contract -- -- --
06/25/2022 06/25/22 For Rent $1,750 +6.1% --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Rented -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Under Contract -- -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Price Changed $1,650 -2.9% $3 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Rented $1,700 +6.3% --
04/24/2021 04/24/21 Under Contract -- -- --
01/07/2021 01/07/21 For Rent $1,600 -15.8% --
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Under Contract -- -- --
06/15/2019 06/15/19 Price Changed $1,900 -5.0% $3 / Sq Ft
05/21/2019 05/21/19 For Rent $2,000 +14.3% --
09/15/2016 09/15/16 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
09/15/2016 09/15/16 Under Contract -- -- --
07/31/2016 07/31/16 For Rent $1,750 -- --
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 $4,111 $355,000 $0 $355,000
2024 $3,950 $362,400 $0 $362,400
2023 $3,892 $362,400 $0 $362,400
2022 $3,720 $341,900 $0 $341,900
2021 $3,648 $341,900 $0 $341,900
2020 $3,069 $290,600 $0 $290,600
2019 $3,003 $284,900 $0 $284,900
2018 $2,792 $266,400 $0 $266,400
2017 $2,613 $246,700 $0 $246,700
2016 $2,489 $226,300 $0 $226,300
2015 $2,427 $200,400 $0 $200,400
2014 $2,291 $182,100 $0 $182,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    LAURI-JO KOTZEN

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 640-4300

    4 Total Sales

    LAURI-JO KOTZEN
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Olesea Bejan

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

    (603) 721-1631

    7 Total Sales

    Olesea Bejan
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mary Beth Augustine-Walsh

    RE/MAX

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Edward Parks

    Edward Parks

    (310) 663-7347

    Edward Parks
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About Washington Square

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73415901

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-001724-000242

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02135 Commonwealth

1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 18, Boston, MA

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