1653 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

1,300 Sq. Ft.
$631 / Sq. Ft.
1,300
Sq. Ft.
$631
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome! Located on the highly sought after Commonwealth Ave, the home is in the center of it all. Chestnut Hill/Boston College is about a mile to the west, downtown Allston/Boston University about mile and a half to the east, Brookline to the South. The condo was gutted to the studs and completely redesigned in 2023. South/North facing unit letting in ample sunlight all throughout the day. Inside you are greeted with open flowing living/dining room floor plan, hard wood floor throughout the entire...Welcome! Located on the highly sought after Commonwealth Ave, the home is in the center of it all. Chestnut Hill/Boston College is about a mile to the west, downtown Allston/Boston University about mile and a half to the east, Brookline to the South. The condo was gutted to the studs and completely redesigned in 2023. South/North facing unit letting in ample sunlight all throughout the day. Inside you are greeted with open flowing living/dining room floor plan, hard wood floor throughout the entire unit with high ceilings amplifying its natural light and vertical space. Updated kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel stove/oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator, washer/dryer in unit. Condo includes a deeded parking spot, with the T stop half a block down the street. This place is truly a commuter's dream, perfect for investors and owner occupants alike. Come and indulge in everything the city has to offer! Open houses Saturday(4/11) and Sunday (4/12) 12PM-2PM
  1. Listed by Tiandao Dong • Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Property Details for 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Style
Low-Rise, Brownstone
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Front, Lower Level
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 11:46 AM

Property Details for 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73497825
Days on Market8
Taxes$6,118 / year
HOA Fees$424
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Boston MetroWest, Tiandao Dong

Sold By Keller Williams Boston MetroWest, Tiandao Dong

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Building Information for 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Building/ComplexClaridge House CondominiumsFloor1Stories1Residences27Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$5,020 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,086

Property Taxes

$510

HOA Dues

$424

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Property Information for 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 27
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise, Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 7
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:21 P:01929 S:006,3348363
  • Assessments: $528,300
  • Book: 67405
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Claridge House Condominiums
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73497825

$820,000—
Apr 16, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73497825

—
Apr 16, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73497825

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73497825

$820,000
04/16/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73497825

—
04/16/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73497825

—

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

Public Records for 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$528,300Total-
Tax Record2025$6,118 ($510 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,300 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated1985ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:01929 S:006

Schools near 1653 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2

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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