$583,000 - $627,000
RENTED APR 1, 2025

1982 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
894 Sq Ft
915 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold March 23, 2016

Last sale price $409,500 $458 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,796/month

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to South Street Station
  • Shops
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Stunning massive Black Bay Style two-bed condo in a beautiful brick midrise building. Professionally managed building, with high owner occupancy. There is lighter hardwood flooring, huge windows, and high ceilings throughout. There are 2 huge bedrooms and an updated full bath. White kitchen. Large living room with fireplace. Beautifully updated and bright common hallway recently updated. There is ample parking directly behind the building along the reservoir for Boston Residents with a Permit. Heat and hot water included. Yards away from Boston College. Minutes to Cleveland Circle. Easy access to B, C, and D line trains..Beautiful Reservoir behind the building to enjoy. Easy access to Longwood Medical, Universities, and downtown Boston. Minutes to shopping, restaurants, Starbucks......, 84 neighborhood walk score.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sheila White

Compass Listed on: 03/17/2025

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Dimitri Coupe

Boardwalk Properties

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,137

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • 915

Interior Spaces

  • 894 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,100
  • Property Available on 7/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1218371

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,137

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-07-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3100

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Round: Yes
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 894
  • Living Area: 894
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.55
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.55
  • MAIN SO: AC0462

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1218371
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2023
Sold by
White Sheila
Bought by
Sheila Rogovin White Ret
Current Estimated Value
$602,849

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2009
Sold by
Richards Timothy D and Richards Vicki H
Bought by
Richards Timothy D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2005
Sold by
Drinkwater Edward G and Drinkwater Jinia C
Bought by
Richards Timothy D and Richards Vicki H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,200
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1992
Sold by
Levinton Paula
Bought by
Drinkwater Edward G and Drinkwater Jinia C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sheila Rogovin White Ret -- None Available
Richards Timothy D -- --
Richards Timothy D $349,000 --
Drinkwater Edward G $90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Richards Timothy D $279,200
Previous Owner Richards Timothy D $34,900
Previous Owner Drinkwater Edward G $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Rented $3,175 0.0% --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Rent $3,175 0.0% --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Rented $3,175 +2.6% --
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Under Contract -- -- --
04/17/2024 04/17/24 Price Changed $3,095 -2.5% $3 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Price Changed $3,175 -0.8% $4 / Sq Ft
03/29/2024 03/29/24 For Rent $3,200 +33.3% --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Price Changed $2,400 -4.0% $3 / Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Price Changed $2,500 +4.2% $3 / Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Under Contract -- -- --
04/29/2020 04/29/20 For Rent $2,400 -4.0% --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
04/04/2017 04/04/17 Under Contract -- -- --
03/09/2017 03/09/17 For Rent $2,500 +13.6% --
04/24/2016 04/24/16 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
04/21/2016 04/21/16 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Sold $409,500 +2.6% $458 / Sq Ft
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2016 02/11/16 For Sale $399,000 0.0% $446 / Sq Ft
08/11/2014 08/11/14 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
07/12/2014 07/12/14 Under Contract -- -- --
07/07/2014 07/07/14 For Rent $2,300 +15.0% --
09/23/2013 09/23/13 Rented $2,000 -9.1% --
08/24/2013 08/24/13 Under Contract -- -- --
07/24/2013 07/24/13 For Rent $2,200 +10.0% --
08/29/2012 08/29/12 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Under Contract -- -- --
06/06/2012 06/06/12 For Rent $2,000 -- --
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 $6,137 $530,000 $0 $530,000
2024 $4,859 $445,800 $0 $445,800
2023 $4,788 $445,800 $0 $445,800
2022 $4,576 $420,600 $0 $420,600
2021 $4,488 $420,600 $0 $420,600
2020 $4,203 $398,000 $0 $398,000
2019 $4,113 $390,200 $0 $390,200
2018 $3,823 $364,800 $0 $364,800
2017 $3,577 $337,800 $0 $337,800
2016 $3,409 $309,900 $0 $309,900
2015 $3,723 $307,400 $0 $307,400
2014 $3,514 $279,300 $0 $279,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73346365

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-002467-000092