1789 Commonwealth, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton's Cleveland Circle
$3,697,000
Est. $21,180/month
14
Beds
6
Baths
6,206
Sq Ft
$596
Price/Sq Ft
0.49
Acres
1900
Year Built
79
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$53,000 Listed Oct 26, 2025 • MLS# 73447973 Copied!

About this home

Once in a generation chance to own approx ONE HALF ACRE in ultra desirable Cleveland Circle. Prime Covered Land Play! Spacious three family currently rented thru August 2026 at over $190,000 gross rent - dream rental or condo location with the MBTA Green Line at your door and Boston College and Brookline/Boston's best dining and shopping just minutes away. Rare NEARLY 1/2 ACRE lot went through a long process and got approved 39 Unit Redevelopment with ZBA, BPDA, and much Neighborhood Support. Currently subject to active abutter appeal. Buyer to conduct own due diligence. No representations made.Some images are renderings. Copies of proposed plans can be provided.

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
14
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
6,206 sq ft
Total Rooms
20
Stories
4
Levels
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1900
Living Area 6,206 sq ft
Lot Size 0.49 acres
Bedrooms 14
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 20

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features Living Room, Kitchen

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $27,430
Assessed Value $2,346,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Brighton's Cleveland Circle

1789 Commonwealth, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
🎓 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
0.5 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
D
Edison Elementary School
0.6 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Lyon Elementary School
0.9 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
German International School Boston
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.6 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.7 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.6 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
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.5 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
5.2 mi
Epiphany School
5.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
3.2 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.5 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.7 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
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.7 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
2.6 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 Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.2 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 College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
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
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.6 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.7 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
Grades 07-12
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Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jan 13, 2026
$3,697,000 $1,000 (-0.03%)
From $3,698,000 to $3,697,000 (-0.0%)
Price Reduced
Dec 19, 2025
$3,698,000 $2,000 (-0.05%)
From $3,700,000 to $3,698,000 (-0.1%)
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Listed for Sale
Oct 26, 2025
$3,700,000
Original listing
Agent: Todd Glaskin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 13, 2026 Price Changed $3,697,000 -$1,000
Dec 19, 2025 Price Changed $3,698,000 -$2,000
Oct 26, 2025 New Listing Added $3,700,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
79 days
Price per Sq Ft
$596
Total Price Drop
-$53,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $27,430 $2,346,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$27,430
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,346,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Todd Glaskin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Agent MLS ID BB904200
Office MLS ID AN6227
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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