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1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

$755,000

Estimated $5,264/month Calculator

Condo

3 Bedrooms

Baths

1400

Total Parking: 0

Built in 1890

Turnkey Brighton condo with a full gut renovation — every surface new, nothing left untouched. This spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit spans approximately 1,400 sq ft and features an all-new kitchen with custom cabinets and new appliances, a completely renovated bathroom, and new flooring throughout. Large footprints like this are increasingly hard to find in Brighton at any price point. Perfectly positioned on Commonwealth Ave steps from the B Line, with easy access to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and the city beyond. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking for a move-in ready home or an investor seeking a high-quality asset, this one checks every box. Offered at $755,000.

This home has been viewed 3 times

Last Checked: June 2nd, 2026 at 5:18pm (Source: MLS PIN #73526783)

Air Conditioning

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Listing ID73526783

Property TypeCondominium

Price755000 ($539.29/SqFt)

Building Style2/3 Family

CityBoston

CountySuffolk

Neighborhood(s)

Total Parking0

Unit Level3

Levels in Unit1

Year Built1890

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Year Built DetailsRenovated Since

Building Construction Status

ZoningCD

Unit Features for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Approximate Living Area Total1400

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms6

Bedrooms3

Primary En Suite BathroomNo

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

Laundry

Fireplaces

Outdoor Space

Flooring

Electric

AppliancesRange

Condo Association Features for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Pet PolicyAllowed

Building ManagementDeveloper Advisory Board

Building Construction Status

Number of Units8

Year Built1890

Year Built DetailsRenovated Since

Year Built SourcePublic Records

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Parking Features

Building AmenitiesBeach Rights

Disclosures for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourcePublic Records

Special Listing Conditions

Exclusions

Compensation Based On

Documents AvailablePerc Test

Financial Information for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Association Fee

Optional Fee0

Association Fee IncludesLandscaping

Optional Fee Includes

Association Fee FrequencyMonthly

Assessed Value$633,800

Real Estate Tax7339

Tax Year2025

Location Information for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Neighborhood(s)

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 1653 Commonwealth Ave # 5, Boston MA 02135

Agent

Name: Owen Spence

Office

Name: SelectRE Boston

Phone: 617-777-6109

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 611.58

Principal & Interest 4652.07

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

SelectRE Boston

Owen Spence

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 777-6109

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