1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

936 Sq. Ft.
$587 / Sq. Ft.
936
Sq. Ft.
$587
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated seller! Great Price! Excellent investment opportunity or perfect owner-occupied condo in the heart of Packard’s Corner. This oversized second-floor two-bedroom unit is ideally located just minutes from Boston University, the Green Line, multiple bus routes, and vibrant Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafés, and retail shops are all right in the neighborhood. The bright and comfortable layout offers generous living space, featuring two sizable bedrooms, a renovated bathroom,...Motivated seller! Great Price! Excellent investment opportunity or perfect owner-occupied condo in the heart of Packard’s Corner. This oversized second-floor two-bedroom unit is ideally located just minutes from Boston University, the Green Line, multiple bus routes, and vibrant Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafés, and retail shops are all right in the neighborhood. The bright and comfortable layout offers generous living space, featuring two sizable bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, a spacious living room, and a dining area conveniently located off the kitchen. One of the bedrooms opens to a private balcony, perfect for enjoying fresh air and natural light. Additional highlights include high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, building laundry, and private basement storage. The unit is currently leased through August 31, 2027, making it an excellent opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income.
  1. Listed by Nova Group • Hooli Homes Boston

Property Details for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Allston
Area
MA-Boston-Allston, MA-Boston
Style
Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

StatusActive
MLS #73466101
Days on Market24
Taxes$5,445 / year
HOA Fees$782
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1920
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hooli Homes Boston, Nova Group
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Building Information for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Building/Complex1157-1171 Condo TrustFloor3Stories1Residences43Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1920

Payment Calculator

$3,911 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,676

Property Taxes

$454

HOA Dues

$782

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 936.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 43
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The unit is rented through 8/31/2027. Perfect for investors seeking immediate rental income!
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:21 P:00772 S:034,1207725
  • Assessments: $470,200
  • Book: 70198
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: 1157-1171 Condo Trust
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Units Owner Occupied: 8
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73466101

$549,000—
Jan 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73466101

$569,000—
Jan 5, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73451536

$569,000—
Nov 13, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73451536

$569,000—
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73451536

$569,000—
May 23, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73225132

$535,000—
May 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533020780

$535,000—
May 8, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73225132

—
Apr 24, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73225132

—
Apr 23, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73225132

—
Apr 23, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73225132

—
Apr 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73225132

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73466101

$549,000
01/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73466101

$569,000
01/05/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73451536

$569,000
11/13/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73451536

$569,000
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73451536

$569,000
05/23/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73225132

$535,000
05/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533020780

$535,000
05/08/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73225132

—
04/24/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73225132

—
04/23/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73225132

—
04/23/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73225132

—
04/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73225132

$525,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$470,200Total-
Tax Record2025$5,445 ($454 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size936 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920Year Renovated1980ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNALLS W:21 P:00772 S:034Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
PublicPK to 12

Gardner Pilot Academy
PublicPK to 8

Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02134. This property was listed for sale on January 7, 2026 by Hooli Homes Boston, it's currently listed at $549,000. It has been on the market for a total of 24 days and was last sold on May 23, 2024. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Horace Mann School For The Deaf, Gardner Pilot Academy and Baldwin Early Learning Center. 1161 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 8 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 936 sqft condo built in 1920.

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Listing Courtesy of Hooli Homes Boston, Nova Group

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