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1161 Commonwealth Ave Apt 8
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$549,000

$587/sqft

1161 Commonwealth Ave Apt 8, Boston

42% below median
2 bd·1 ba·936 sqft
Built 1920936 sqft lotBrighton

1161 Commonwealth Ave Apt 8, Boston, MA

2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft Condo listed at $549,000, built in 1920 in the Brighton neighborhood.

About this home

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, cafes, 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.

Property details

Price
$549,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Interior
936 sqft
Price / sqft
$587
Year built
1920
Lot size
936 sqft
Type
Condo
Days on market
38
Est. property tax
$6,588/yr · $549/mo · 1.2% MA avg
HOA
$65/mo
Last sold
$535,000 · May 2024
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Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($109,800)
Interest rate6.75%
Principal & Interest$2,849
Property Tax$503
Insurance$150
Total$3,502/mo

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Price history

$626K$286K$-54K$125K on Aug 88 (Sold)$4K on Apr 24 (Price change)$525K on Apr 24 (Initial list)$4K on Apr 24 (Price change)$535K on May 24 (Sold)$3K on Jul 24 (Price change)$3K on Aug 24 (Price change)$3K on Aug 24 (Price change)$4K on Nov 24 (Price change)$3K on Nov 24 (Price change)$3K on Nov 24 (Price change)$3K on Jan 25 (Price change)$3K on Jan 25 (Price change)$3K on Jan 25 (Price change)$3K on Jun 25 (Price change)$569K on Nov 25 (Initial list)$569K on Nov 25 (Price change)$569K on Jan 26 (Price change)$569K on Jan 26 (Initial list)$549K on Jan 26 (Price change)$549K on Mar 26 (Price change)$549K on Mar 26 (Initial list)
$125K · Aug 88$549K · Mar 26
  1. Mar 19, 2026$549,000Initial list price
  2. Mar 9, 2026$549,000Price change
  3. Jan 17, 2026$549,000Price change
  4. Jan 7, 2026$569,000Initial list price
  5. Jan 6, 2026$569,000Price change
  6. Nov 13, 2025$569,000Price change
  7. Nov 5, 2025$569,000Initial list price
  8. Jun 1, 2025$2,800Price change
  9. Jan 28, 2025$2,800Price change
  10. Jan 3, 2025$3,200Price change
  11. Jan 2, 2025$3,400Price change
  12. Nov 25, 2024$3,200Price change
  13. Nov 25, 2024$3,400Price change
  14. Nov 13, 2024$3,600Price change
  15. Aug 17, 2024$3,400Price change
  16. Aug 12, 2024$3,400Price change
  17. Jul 25, 2024$3,400Price change
  18. May 23, 2024$535,000Sold
  19. Apr 17, 2024$3,600Price change
  20. Apr 17, 2024$525,000Initial list price
  21. Apr 9, 2024$3,600Price change
  22. Aug 19, 1988$125,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Boston, MA. Browse more Boston listings on the Boston market page or explore the full Boston market report.

About Boston: Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 203 dry days per year and 46.9 inches of annual rainfall.

Location

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Neighborhood (zip 02134)

This neighborhood skews young (median age 27.8) and is highly educated (41% hold a bachelor's degree) and is primarily renter-occupied (14% owner-occupied). Median household income is $80,027.

Median income
$80,027
Median age
27.8
Owner-occupied
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
41.3%
Census median home value
$602,300

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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