1949 Commonwealth Ave # 61, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$489,000
Est. $3,493/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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1
Beds
1
Baths
675
Sq Ft
$724
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1932
Year Built
Condominium
Type
New today
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Nov 1, 2026 • MLS# 73597410 Copied! • Updated Nov 1, 2026

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About this home

Top floor sunny side of Commonwealth Ave this unit enjoys full sun all day. This spacious apartment can easily be used as a two bedroom. Eat in kitchen beautiful hardwood floors throughout, large closets, lots of windows, spacious foyer that can be used as an office. Professionally managed with pool, barbeque area and well-maintained grounds. Ideal location close to public transportation, Cleveland Circle shops and restaurants, reservoir trails, and Colleges.

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Price & Status History

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Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2026
$489,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Wiznitzer Office: Urban Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,049 $407,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,049
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$400
Monthly
Assessed Value
$407,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1932
Living Area 675 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,049
Assessed Value $407,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $400 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 61
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1932
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
675 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
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Basement: N
Laundry:
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1932
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

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

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Patio & Porch:
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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
D
Edison Elementary School
0.5 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
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.6 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
Lyon Elementary School
0.9 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Kennedy Hope Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
1.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.9 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
2.0 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
Manville School
2.4 mi
Grades K-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
C
Ohrenberger School
5.4 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
Middle School Academy
5.4 mi
Epiphany School
5.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Timilty Middle
3.4 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.8 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
0.9 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
0.9 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
3.1 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
D
English High School
3.3 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
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
Newman School
3.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.0 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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1949 Commonwealth Ave # 61, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Wiznitzer
Listing Office Urban Realty
Office Phone 617-254-2233
Agent MLS ID NB111027
Office MLS ID AN5008
Listing Data Updated Nov 1, 2026 1:29 PM EST
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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