$385,000
SOLD FEB 21, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
686 Sq Ft
$459/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$561 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Warren Street Station
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Property is near public transit
  • Jogging Path
  • 3-minute walk to Brian Honan Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

BACK ON MARKET: Existing Title issue resolved. Charming 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Condo in the Heart of Brighton. Step into this cozy gem at 7 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #5, where potential meets possibility! This delightful unit is just waiting for your magic touch. Yes, it needs some kitchen renovations and a bit of cosmetic love, but imagine the transformation! With deeded parking and a spot in a well-maintained building, you’ve got a fantastic base to create your dream home. And the location, Simply unbeatable! Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Green Line, minutes to BC and BU, and right near the vibrant Allston Center. Picture yourself sipping coffee in the morning sun or hosting friends in your refreshed space. A little TLC, and this condo could be everything you’ve been dreaming of. Don't miss out on making this your own charming haven!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Henry Choi

Real Broker MA, LLC Listed on: 07/11/2024

Real Broker MA, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Claudia Lavin Rodriguez

Luxury Realty Partners

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $459 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 686 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1214129

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 120 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Commonwealth Square Condos Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,096

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$459 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 686
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: AN4866
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 580.17
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 561.22
  • MAIN SO: AN7298

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 459.42
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1214129
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4096
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 120
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1987
Sold by
Yeung Michael C
Bought by
Yee Peter C
Total Days on Market
150
Current Estimated Value
$406,149
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
Deed $119,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $231,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $385,000 -3.3% $561 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $398,000 0.0% $580 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2024 07/31/24 For Sale $398,000 0.0% $580 / Sq Ft
07/16/2024 07/16/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 For Sale $398,000 -- $580 / 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 $3,999 $345,300 $0 $345,300
2024 $4,157 $381,400 $0 $381,400
2023 $4,096 $381,400 $0 $381,400
2022 $3,916 $359,900 $0 $359,900
2021 $3,803 $356,400 $0 $356,400
2020 $3,458 $327,500 $0 $327,500
2019 $3,383 $321,000 $0 $321,000
2018 $2,856 $272,500 $0 $272,500
2017 $2,672 $252,300 $0 $252,300
2016 $2,547 $231,500 $0 $231,500
2015 $2,849 $235,300 $0 $235,300
2014 $2,795 $222,200 $0 $222,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73263533

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-001776-000138