1653 Commonwealth Ave APT 5, Brighton, MA, 02135
About This Home
Turnkey Brighton condo with a full gut renovation — every surface new, nothing left untouched. This spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit spans approximately 1,400 sq ft and features an all-new kitchen with custom cabinets and new appliances, a completely renovated bathroom, and new flooring throughout. Large footprints like this are increasingly hard to find in Brighton at any price point. Perfectly positioned on Commonwealth Ave steps from the B Line, with easy access to Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and the city beyond. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking for a move-in ready home or an investor seeking a high-quality asset, this one checks every box. Offered at $755,000.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,Range,Oven
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:21 P:01929 S:012,3348363
- Zoning: CD
Lot
- Lot size: 1,400 sqft
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,817 | $45,804 |
| Home Insurance * | $163 | $1,956 |
| Property Taxes | $730 | $8,760 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,064 | $60,768 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Listed for sale | $755,000 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listing removed | $755,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Listed for sale | $755,000 |
| 2024-07-19 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-06-29 | Listed for rent | $3,700 |
| 2022-04-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-17 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2022-02-07 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-02-06 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2021-07-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-07-13 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2020-03-24 | Sold | $600,000 |
| 2020-02-25 | Pending sale | $611,900 |
| 2020-02-19 | Listed for sale | $611,900 |
| 2019-08-18 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2019-07-20 | Listed for rent | $3,600 |
| 2019-05-22 | Listing removed | $3,300 |
| 2019-04-21 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2015-08-27 | Listing removed | $3,100 |
| 2015-07-28 | Listed for rent | $3,100 |
| 2014-06-30 | Listing removed | $2,975 |
| 2014-06-27 | Listed for rent | $2,975 |
| 2012-06-19 | Listing removed | $2,800 |
| 2012-04-04 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
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