1157 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$659,000
$629,000
Est. $4,663/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,133
Sq Ft
$555
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
53
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$30,000 Listed Jul 15, 2026 • MLS# 73549899 Copied! • Updated Aug 23, 2026

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About this home

Excellent investment opportunity in a prime location! Located in Allston’s Packard’s Corner, an extra-large two-bedroom unit with a separate dining area, used as a three-bedroom, is situated in a beautiful brownstone building within walking distance of Boston University, right on the Green Line, close to Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail are all right in the neighborhood. The comfortable, functional layout provides ample living space, including three large bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bathroom, a spacious living room, and an eat-in kitchen with a private balcony. The apartment features high ceilings, hardwood floors, building laundry, and private basement storage. The unit is currently tenanted with a lease through 8/30/27

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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
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Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Aug 19, 2026
$629,000 $30,000 (-4.55%)
From $659,000 to $629,000 (-4.5%)
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Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2026
$659,000
Original listing
Agent: Roy Schwartz Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,516 $476,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,516
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$823
Monthly
Assessed Value
$476,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,133 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,516
Assessed Value $476,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $823 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 8
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures 1157-1161 Roof Done In 2020-2021, 1157 Boiler Done In 2021, 1161-1177 Boiler Done 2016.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 50 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,133 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $460
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $823/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

Loan Summary

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Payment Over Time

Interest
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Location

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Neighborhood

Allston

1157 Commonwealth Ave # 1, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

Listing Information

Listing Agent Roy Schwartz
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Office Phone 617-731-2447
Agent MLS ID NB111371
Office MLS ID AN6199
Listing Data Updated Aug 23, 2026 4:05 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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