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1161 Commonwealth Ave # 2, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$559,000
Est. $4,249/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
936
Sq Ft
$597
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
Condominium
Type
6 hours 12 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jan 20, 2026 • MLS# 73469896 Copied!

About this home

Amazing opportunity in a prime location! This property is ready for immediate move in. Great investment opportunity to renovate this unit to it's maximum potential. This first-floor oversized two-bedroom condo is situated in a beautiful brownstone building within walking distance to Boston University, the Green Line, multiple bus lines, and Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail are all right in the neighborhood. The comfortable and functional sun-filled layout provides ample living space including 2 sizable bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a dining area off the kitchen. There is a balcony off one of the bedrooms. Additional features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, building laundry, and private basement storage.

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
936 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

24
Jan
Saturday, January 24
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
25
Jan
Sunday, January 25
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 936 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,096
Assessed Value $440,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Allston

1161 Commonwealth Ave # 2, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
↓ 1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C-
Match Charter Public School
0.4 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.8 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
1.4 mi | #407 of 824 | Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Manville School
1.7 mi
Grades K-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.1 mi
Epiphany School
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.4 mi
Edwards Middle
3.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Brighton High School
0.9 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.9 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.9 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
3.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.1 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 20, 2026
$559,000
Original listing
Agent: Gian Paul Sanseverino Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Previous Transaction - MLS #73222844
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 30, 2024
$510,000
MLS #73222844
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 20, 2026 New Listing Added $559,000 —
May 30, 2024 Sold $510,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 12 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$597

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,096 $440,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,096
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$798
Monthly
Assessed Value
$440,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gian Paul Sanseverino
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Agent MLS ID CN212205
Office MLS ID AN6216
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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