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Property Description
Excellent investment opportunity in a prime location! Located in Allston's Packard's Corner, an extra-large two-bedroom unit with a separate dining area, used as a three-bedroom, is situated in a beautiful brownstone building within walking distance of Boston University, right on the Green Line, close to Coolidge Corner. Popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail are all right in the neighborhood. The comfortable, functional layout provides ample living space, including three large bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bathroom, a spacious living room, and an eat-in kitchen with a private balcony. The apartment features high ceilings, hardwood floors, building laundry, and private basement storage. The unit is currently tenanted with a lease through 8/30/27
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1157 Commonwealth Ave #1
General
- Price: $629,000
- HOA FEE: $823/month
- Taxes: $5,516 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73549899
- Updated: 9/20/2026
- Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Intercom
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch
Location
- Area: Allston
- County: Suffolk
- Complex: 1157-1177 Commonwealth Ave Condomium
- Building Name: 1157-1177 Commonwealth Ave Condomium
- Driving Directions: Between Saint Lukes Road and Fordham Road
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Hot Water, Laundry
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Hot Water
- Heating Zones: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: N
- Roof: Rubber
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,133
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1920
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $555.16
- Association Fee: $823
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $5,516
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: 1157-1161 roof done in 2020-2021, 1157 boiler done in 2021, 1161-1177 boiler done 2016.
- Property ID: 1207714
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Schools
Schools serving 1157 Commonwealth Ave #1
School District:Boston School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jackson/Mann K-8 School 40 Armington Street, Boston, MA 02134 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Horace Mann School For The Deaf 40 Armington Street, Boston, MA 02134 | PK-12 | 0.5 mi |
Gardner Pilot Academy 30 Athol Street, Boston, MA 02134 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Brighton High School 25 Warren Street, Boston, MA 02135 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115 | 7-12 | 1.6 mi |
Carter School 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121 | 6-12 | 2.3 mi |
Lyon High School 95 Beechcroft Street, Boston, MA 02135 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Fenway High School 67 Alleghany St, Boston, MA 02120 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Madison Park High 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1157 Commonwealth Ave #1
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Price Reduced
$629,000
-4.55%
MLS
7/15/2026
Listed
$659,000
237.95%
MLS
6/24/2003
Sold
$195,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1157 Commonwealth Ave #1
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,516
9%
$476,300
3%
2024
$5,061
1%
$464,300
—
2023
$4,987
5%
$464,300
6%
2022
$4,767
3%
$438,100
1%
2021
$4,614
—
$432,400
-1%
2020
$4,613
2%
$436,800
2%
2019
$4,514
8%
$428,300
7%
2018
$4,196
7%
$400,400
8%
2017
$3,927
5%
$370,800
9%
2016
$3,742
-8%
$340,200
2%
2015
$4,051
6%
$334,500
10%
2014
$3,824
—
$304,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1157 Commonwealth Ave #1, Boston, MA 02134 (MLS# 73549899) is a Condo property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1157 Commonwealth Ave #1 is currently listed for $629,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1157 Commonwealth Ave #1? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Boston? You can browse all Boston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

