$400,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2023

1992 Commonwealth Ave Unit B Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$349/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$427 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

117 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 1-minute walk to South Street Station
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit
  • Plywood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of August 2025

The perfect combination of exceptional location and unique opportunity awaits the astute buyer willing to roll up their sleeves and build some equity. The Reservoir Gardens feature 50 unique units in a classically styled brick complex meticulously maintained with neat courtyards, elegant archways, and stone paths abutting the Chestnut Hill Reservoir–your escape to refreshing walking/jogging trails. Located in the heart of the Boston College area and close to the Brookline shops, the Gardens are walkable to MBTA stops and afford easy access to Storrow Drive and the Mass Pike.This garden level unit is the largest in the building boasting nearly 1,000 square feet privately set close to the extra storage area and laundry room. Envision the possibilities-personal use or investment? Parents of BC students may actually save over the cost of room and board and after graduation, you may rent or have a pied a terre to soothe your urban soul! Come for a visit! Imagine the possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alison Socha

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 04/20/2023

Leading Edge Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Deborah Chandler

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Gillespie

Senne

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

HOA Fees

  • $349 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Plywood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:21 P:02467 S:002,1218330

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 50 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Reservoir Gardens Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,570

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$349 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden, Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Below Grade)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 169
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 169
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Kitchen Area: 70
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Basement
  • Room Living Room Area: 169
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Y
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 936
  • Living Area: 936
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 395.3
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 427.35
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Unknown, Cellulose - Sprayed

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 349
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: B
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:21 P:02467 S:002,1218330
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 936
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 124
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3569.98
  • Tax Book Number: 30451

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 50
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 25

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Wiedeman Matthew
Bought by
Henderson Judson R and Henderson Christina M
Seller's Agent
Kim Williams
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Caluori
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.11%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.01%
Original Mortgage
$348,750
Outstanding Balance
$348,750
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,736

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
Sep 25, 2023
Sold by
Cloherty Alexander P and Cloherty Jennifer R
Bought by
Wiedeman Matthew
Seller's Agent
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Gillespie
Senne
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
8.11%
Views
855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.43%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2003
Sold by
Yam Yi and Zhang Yan Kai
Bought by
Cloherty Alexander B and Cloherty Jennifer R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2000
Sold by
Maher William L
Bought by
Yin Yi and Zhang Yan K
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 $400,000 None Available
Deed $175,000 --
Deed $143,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $15,000 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $42,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $196,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $17,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $113,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $465,000 -2.1% $497 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $475,000 +18.8% $507 / Sq Ft
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Sold $400,000 +8.1% $427 / Sq Ft
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2023 06/16/23 For Sale $370,000 0.0% $395 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $370,000 -- $395 / 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 $5,183 $447,600 $0 $447,600
2024 $3,623 $332,400 $0 $332,400
2023 $3,570 $332,400 $0 $332,400
2022 $3,411 $313,500 $0 $313,500
2021 $3,345 $313,500 $0 $313,500
2020 $3,041 $288,000 $0 $288,000
2019 $2,976 $282,400 $0 $282,400
2018 $2,767 $264,000 $0 $264,000
2017 $2,589 $244,500 $0 $244,500
2016 $2,467 $224,300 $0 $224,300
2015 $3,082 $254,500 $0 $254,500
2014 $2,910 $231,300 $0 $231,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73101254

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-002467-000002