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1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA, 02135

$525,000

Home List Price

$6,234*

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2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
936 SqFt
$561/SqFt
Condo
Schools Nearby

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1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston$525,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$6,234*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
Year Built1920
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
MLS #73225132
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

This spacious Top-floor condo, nestled in Allston’s Packard’s Corner, offers an excellent investment opportunity or an ideal home for a first-time buyer seeking a prime location. Situated within walking distance to Boston University, the Green Line, and multiple bus lines, as well as Coolidge Corner, it boasts convenience and accessibility. The unit features two sizable bedrooms, bathroom, living room, and a dining area off the kitchen, all bathed in natural light. Additional amenities include high ceilings, hardwood floors, building laundry facilities, private basement storage, and a private balcony with a city view. With popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail nearby, it offers a vibrant urban lifestyle don't wait and miss out!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 936 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Prime Realty Group, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Amanda O'Grady

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Balcony

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Boston Latin, Public District Grades 7-12
  • Snowden International School At Copley, Public District Grades 9-12
  • O'Bryant School Math/Science, Public District Grades 7-12
  • Maurice J Tobin, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Gardner Pilot Academy, Public District Grades PK-7
  • James P Timilty Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Blackstone, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Josiah Quincy, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Winship Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

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Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $525,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $561/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5
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Housing Market Comparison

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Boston, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$803.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$650

Avg. Days On Market

41

# of Sold Homes

294

1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 vs Boston

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-29 Days

$525,000

-$278.9K Less

$561/SqFt

-$89 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $278.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $89/SqFt less than other homes in Boston, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73225132

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Prime Realty Group, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Amanda O'Grady

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Blackstone

  • 380 Shawmut Ave

  • 2.01 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10

  • Josiah Quincy

  • 885 Washington St

  • 2.29 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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5
/10

  • Winship Elementary School

  • 54 Dighton St

  • 2.32 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Maurice J Tobin

  • 40 Smith St

  • 1.34 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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3
/10

  • Gardner Pilot Academy

  • 30 Athol St

  • 1.43 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-7

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2
/10

  • James P Timilty Middle School

  • 205 Roxbury St

  • 1.66 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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8
/10

  • Boston Latin

  • 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur

  • 0.96 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

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1
/10

  • Snowden International School At Copley

  • 150 Newbury St

  • 1.62 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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8
/10

  • O'Bryant School Math/Science

  • 55 Malcolm X Blvd

  • 1.74 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $13,707. Most Boston, MA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have doctorate education.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 property is $525,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is a condo located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02135.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 are:
Blackstone: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Josiah Quincy: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Winship Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Maurice J Tobin: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Gardner Pilot Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
James P Timilty Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Boston Latin: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Snowden International School At Copley: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
O'Bryant School Math/Science: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is 936 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Suffolk County›Boston›02135›1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8

This home is located at 1161 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 in Boston, MA and zip code 02135 in the Fenway / Kenmore neighborhood. This 936 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $525,000.

In March 2024 more than 94 listings in Boston, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 64 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 136 were sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18.1%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 41 days, the median list price was $803,954.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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