1496 Commonwealth Ave. # 9E, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$425,000
$389,000
Est. $2,761/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
525
Sq Ft
$741
Price/Sq Ft
1940
Year Built
1
Parking
124
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$36,000 Listed Apr 6, 2026 • MLS# 73496385 Copied! • Updated Jul 24, 2026

About this home

Newly remodeled throughout. New Kitchen - New Appliances - New Bathroom - New Flooring - Updated Electrical with Decora USB Wall Outlets - Freshly Painted - PET FRIENDLY Building - Deeded Off-Street Parking!! Heat & Hot Water included in the Low Condo Fee (297.50). Walk to Whole Foods, CVS and Restaurants. Just steps from the Warren St. MBTA stop and amenities. Professionally Managed with on-site Laundry. Excellent opportunity for first time home buyer. Take advantage of the Boston Residential Tax Exemption. Why Pay Rent? Build Equity!

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
8.5%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 12, 2026
$389,000 $10,000 (-2.51%)
From $399,000 to $389,000 (-2.5%)
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Apr 21, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
Apr 10, 2026
$399,000 $26,000 (-6.12%)
From $425,000 to $399,000 (-6.1%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 6, 2026
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael L. Katzeff Office: Asset Protection Group
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 6, 2026
$425,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael L. Katzeff Office: Asset Protection Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,561 $307,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,561
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$298
Monthly
Assessed Value
$307,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1940
Living Area 525 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Deeded, Driveway
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,561
Assessed Value $307,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $298 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Listing Broker Has An Ownership Interest In The Unit Offered.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 9E
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements (4)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 102 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
525 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1940
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Driveway
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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Winship Elementary School
0.8 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
German International School Boston
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Edison Elementary School
1.0 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.1 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
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.1 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
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.1 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
The Winsor School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.3 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
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.2 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
4.7 mi
Epiphany School
5.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.9 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
2.8 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.2 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
D
Brighton High School
0.3 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
0.4 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.8 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
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 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
Newman School
3.0 mi
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.2 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.3 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
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1496 Commonwealth Ave. # 9E, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael L. Katzeff
Listing Office Asset Protection Group
Office Phone 617-965-0550
Agent MLS ID NB100045
Office MLS ID NB1032
Listing Data Updated Jul 24, 2026 9:42 AM EDT
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