1641 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 16

407 Sq. Ft.
$857 / Sq. Ft.
407
Sq. Ft.
$857
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perfect investor or owner occupied opportunity at the best location! This sunny penthouse unit has an efficient layout that features a wall of windows, an inviting living room, kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking. There is also a separate sleeping area that can fit a full/queen size bed and double closets in the unit's hallway. Pet friendly building, HEAT AND HOT WATER ARE INCLUDED with reasonable condo fee and shared laundry facilities in the building! Green B line is just right along Commonwealth...Perfect investor or owner occupied opportunity at the best location! This sunny penthouse unit has an efficient layout that features a wall of windows, an inviting living room, kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking. There is also a separate sleeping area that can fit a full/queen size bed and double closets in the unit's hallway. Pet friendly building, HEAT AND HOT WATER ARE INCLUDED with reasonable condo fee and shared laundry facilities in the building! Green B line is just right along Commonwealth Ave and a close distance to the Green C line as well on Beacon St. Easy access to Whole Foods Market, Boston University, Boston College, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Washington Square, Cleveland Circle, Coolidge Corner, Fenway, and Longwood Medical. Excellent location for students, commuters, foodies who are looking for a convenient lifestyle, large selection of great restaurants, and an affordable housing solution with a high investment return!
  1. Listed by Luxe Home Team • RE/MAX Real Estate Center
  2. Listed by Charlie Fang • RE/MAX Real Estate Center
  3. Listed by Bonnie Lai • RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Property Details for 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Style
Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 03:31 AM

Property Details for 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

StatusNew
MLS #73472074
Days on Market2
Taxes$3,358 / year
HOA Fees$399 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1930
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Luxe Home Team; RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Charlie Fang; RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Bonnie Lai
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Building Information for 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

Building/ComplexBrighton PlaceFloor3Stories-Residences351Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1930

Payment Calculator

$2,380 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,701

Property Taxes

$280

HOA Dues

$399

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Property Information for 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 407.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 351
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Current tenant pays $2200 a month. Public record shows as a studio but has a 1 bed layout. One time supplemental reserve fund fee of $499 has been paid by seller. 1 pet per unit.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1211475
  • Assessments: $269,100
  • Book: 58585
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
  • Complex Name: Brighton Place
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - On Site, Owner Association
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 16
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472074

$349,000—
Sep 28, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72223657

$235,000—
Sep 11, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72223657

—
Sep 11, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72223657

—
Sep 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72223657

$239,900—
Jun 28, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70034222

$140,000—
Jun 8, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70034222

—
Jun 8, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70034222

—
May 12, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70034222

$145,900—
Nov 4, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100066959

$55,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472074

$349,000
09/28/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72223657

$235,000
09/11/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72223657

—
09/11/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72223657

—
09/06/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72223657

$239,900
06/28/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70034222

$140,000
06/08/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70034222

—
06/08/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70034222

—
05/12/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70034222

$145,900
11/04/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100066959

$55,000

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

Public Records for 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$263,800Total-
Tax Record2025$3,055 ($255 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt407 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt407 SqFtStories1Lot Size407 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1930ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:01925 S:186

Schools near 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

Another Course To College
Public9 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02135. This property was listed for sale on January 27, 2026 by RE/MAX Real Estate Center, it's currently listed at $349,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on September 28, 2017. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Baldwin Early Learning Center, Brighton High School and Another Course To College. 1641 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 407 sqft condo built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Luxe Home Team; RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Charlie Fang; RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Bonnie Lai

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