1718 Commonwealth Avenue # 8, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$275,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
722
Sq Ft
$381
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
6
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Jul 12, 2011 • MLS# 71260246 Copied! • Updated Aug 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $279,500
Final Sale Price: $275,000
Difference: $4,500 (-1.6%)
Performance Metrics
98.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $387
Sale $/sq ft: $381
This property sold for $381 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Tudor Manor. Good size two bedroom on Top floor a short walk to Cleveland Circle and B, C and D lines. Gleaming wood floors, newer windows, updated kitchen with S/S appliances and granite counter tops. Bathroom updated, walk in closets. A balcony to barbecue on during those cool summer evenings. Laundry in unit. Deeded parking, high owner occupancy. Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Well managed building, ready for new owner.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

51.3%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73510352
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Previously Sold
Jun 12, 2026
$565,000
MLS #73510352
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Sold
Aug 26, 2011
$275,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jul 12, 2011
$279,500
Original listing
Agent: Norman O'Grady Office: Prime Realty Group, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $1,514 $243,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,514
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$351
Per month
Assessed Value
$243,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 722 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $1,514
Assessed Value $243,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $351
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 28
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 8
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents Unit Deed (1)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
722 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 1982
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded
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
0.6 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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Edison Elementary School
0.7 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
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.0 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
German International School Boston
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.5 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
1.6 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.4 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
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.4 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
5.0 mi
Epiphany School
5.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.5 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
Timilty Middle
3.0 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.3 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
0.6 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
0.6 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
2.4 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
2.9 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
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.1 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
3.1 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
3.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.6 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

1718 Commonwealth Avenue # 8, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent Norman O'Grady
Listing Office Prime Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone 617-254-2525
Agent MLS ID BB302687
Office MLS ID BB9190
Listing Data Updated Aug 1, 2026 12:20 AM 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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