Condominium at 1161 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02134
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$549,000

1161 Commonwealth Ave # 8, Boston MA 02134
Boston, MA 02134
Listed by Nova Group
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
936 sqft
Year built
1920

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, cafés, 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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73540865
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
121
On market date
June 24, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.02 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
0.46 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
830
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Brookline
Middle
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.36 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Brighton High
0.91 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
360
Student:teacher ratio
7.7:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

89
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies15

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 121 days -- 4 fewer days than Boston's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,949 active listings in Boston right now is $85,000.

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$3,456/mo
$109,800 down
$439,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,849
Property tax (est.)$458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 28, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.