$789,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM

85 Brainerd Rd, Unit 505 Floor 5 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,643/month

Total Views 1,431
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,190 Sq Ft
$663 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 4-minute walk to Allston Street Station
  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • City View
  • 4-minute walk to Coolidge Park

About This Home

Experience elevated urban living in this stunning 5th-floor penthouse with private roof deck. This sleek duplex unit features two floors. First floor is an open-concept layout with an updated chef's kitchen and spacious pantry, flowing seamlessly into the living room, dining area and half bath. The upper level offers a flexible floor plan: a primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and a versatile second room—ideal as a private home office or a guest bedroom. Retreat to your own private roof deck for sunset cocktails and skyline views. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, central AC, and elevator access. Amenities in the building include a fitness center, swimming pool, and a dog-friendly common walkway. Nestled in a prime Allston location just steps from the Green Line MBTA with easy access to BU and BC. One garage parking space included.

Listing Agent

Christie Xie

Nuage Real Estate Group Listed on: 05/12/2026

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,076

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

HOA Fees

  • $650 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,190 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Additional Features

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1206225

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, security, maintenance structure, road maintenance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 80 Units
  • Mid-Rise Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,076

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$650 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1190
  • Living Area: 1190
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN7196

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Pool, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 650.24
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1206225
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9076

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 80
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Tax History

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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 $8,238 $711,400 $0 $711,400
2024 $6,722 $616,700 $0 $616,700
2023 $6,623 $616,700 $0 $616,700
2022 $6,330 $581,800 $0 $581,800
2021 $6,208 $581,800 $0 $581,800
2020 $6,349 $601,200 $0 $601,200
2019 $6,213 $589,500 $0 $589,500
2018 $5,776 $551,100 $0 $551,100
2017 $5,405 $510,400 $0 $510,400
2016 $4,222 $383,800 $0 $383,800
2015 -- $403,100 $0 $403,100
2014 $4,608 $366,300 $0 $366,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/01/2026 07/01/26 For Rent $3,600 0.0% --
05/12/2026 05/12/26 For Sale $789,000 0.0% $663 / Sq Ft
12/11/2023 12/11/23 Rented $3,250 0.0% --
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Price Changed $3,250 -5.8% $3 / Sq Ft
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Price Changed $3,450 +3.0% $3 / Sq Ft
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Price Changed $3,350 -4.3% $3 / Sq Ft
09/20/2023 09/20/23 Price Changed $3,500 -7.9% $3 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Rent $3,800 +18.8% --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
05/09/2019 05/09/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/18/2019 04/18/19 For Rent $3,200 +1.6% --
09/01/2018 09/01/18 Rented $3,150 0.0% --
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Rent $3,150 +5.0% --
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
05/06/2017 05/06/17 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
04/24/2016 04/24/16 Under Contract -- -- --
04/13/2016 04/13/16 Price Changed $3,000 +7.1% $3 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
08/17/2015 08/17/15 Sold $599,000 0.0% $503 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/30/2015 07/30/15 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Off Market $599,000 -- --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 For Sale $559,000 -- $470 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $599,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $599,000 --
Deed $445,000 --
Deed $445,000 --
Deed $130,000 --
Deed $130,000 --
Deed $168,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $356,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $117,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $85,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73516799

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-001515-000112

Massachusetts Suffolk County Brookline 02134 Commonwealth

85 Brainerd Rd Unit 505, Brookline, MA

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