165 Chestnut Hill Ave # 3, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$815,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,378
Sq Ft
$591
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1930
Year Built
1
Garage Space
16
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 24, 2025 • MLS# 73395539 Copied! • Updated Aug 8, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $815,000
Difference: +$16,000 (+2.0%)
Performance Metrics
102.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $580
Sale $/sq ft: $591
This property sold for $591 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Rarely available private-entry LOFT with 18+ ft ceilings and remarkable 1930s industrial architectural details. Enjoy the privacy with no neighbors above or below, your own private entry, and fenced enclosed patio. The large bedroom has an oversized custom wood sliding door and fantastic closet storage. There’s a versatile “plus” space, ideal for an office, den, or guest room. Experience the uniqueness of this home with its vast open spaces, oversized windows and an expansive open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, complemented by ample storage. Other standouts include garage parking, an in-unit w/d and central A/C. Situated on the Brookline border between Brighton Center and the vibrant Washington Square, you'll have easy access to excellent restaurants and specialty stores. Just minutes to the "T" and access to major highways, this location is a commuter's dream to downtown, Cambridge and Metro-West. Any offer will be reviewed on Tuesday, please submit by 12pm.

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Property History

Market Insights

2%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Aug 8, 2025
$815,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2025
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Dana Schaefer Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,597 $742,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,597
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$526
Monthly
Assessed Value
$742,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,378 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $8,597
Assessed Value $742,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $526 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures This Is A 1 Bed Plus Office/den Open Concept Loft; Listed As 2 Bed For Marketing Purposes. Hvac 2019, Roof & Fences Replaced 2024. 2 Building Association 163-165 Total 36 Units. Expansion Possibilities W/18 Ft Ceiling To Build A 2nd Level. Any Offer Will Be Reviewed On Tuesday, Please Submit By 12pm
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse","Loft"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,378 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Effective Year (Renovated): 2002
Structure Type: Townhouse, Loft
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
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
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.4 mi | #418 of 825 | Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Edison Elementary School
0.4 mi | #764 of 825 | Score: 31.3
Improved 16 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
455 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.7 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.7 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.9 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.8 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.5 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
5.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.4 mi
Irving Middle
4.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.6 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.7 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.7 mi | #313 of 346 | Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.2 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.4 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Brighton

165 Chestnut Hill Ave # 3, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Dana Schaefer
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID NB110142
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Aug 8, 2025 2:20 PM EDT
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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