A 16-unit condominium community in Allston, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# Brentwood Condominiums: Allston's Accessible Brick Community
Brentwood Condominiums is a 16-unit brick building established in 1965, located in Allston with convenient proximity to Harvard Business School and Harvard Square. The community has emerged as an accessible entry point for first-time buyers and investors, with recent median sales around $205,000 and units averaging 36 days on the market.
Brentwood offers predominantly 2-bedroom units, with typical square footage around 830 SF. Recent listings indicate consistent focus on modernization: renovated kitchens with granite countertops or marble backsplashes, updated bathrooms with tile work, and deleading completed. Some units feature premium finishes including Brazilian cherry wood floors and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen and bathroom upgrades appear standard across recently marketed units, with fresh paint and updated fixtures common across the portfolio. One unit specifically notes laundry hookups available within the building.
Brentwood's Allston location delivers walkable access to Harvard Square and proximity to Harvard Business School—meaningful for professionals and academics in those orbits. The building sits near major shopping corridors and sits close to MBTA routes and highway access for broader commuting flexibility.
The brick structure's established position in the neighborhood (dating to 1965) reflects a mature community with long-term tenancy. Several listings marketed the property as ideal for first-time homebuyers, empty-nesters, and investment-minded purchasers—suggesting a balanced resident mix. The included heat and hot water in condo fees represent a meaningful utility advantage for budget-conscious owners, particularly valuable during New England winters.
Recent median pricing of $205,000 at $289/sqft positions Brentwood as one of Allston's more competitively valued condo communities, with historical pricing notably below city assessments in some instances. Quick market absorption (36-day average) reflects genuine buyer interest in the property type and location.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside Brentwood — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about Brentwood →Over recent sales, units at Brentwood Condominiums sold at a median of $205,000, about $289 per square foot.
Brentwood Condominiums is a 16-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at Brentwood Condominiums averaged about 36 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.