A 34-unit condominium community in Brighton, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
1691 Commonwealth Ave Condominium is a 34-unit elevator building located in Brighton's desirable Commonwealth Avenue corridor, specifically on the outbound "carriage lane" section. The professionally managed building offers a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with convenient access to public transportation and neighborhood amenities. Recent sales data shows a median price of $422,250 with units selling at approximately $628 per square foot.
The building contains units ranging from efficient one-bedroom layouts to spacious three-bedroom configurations. One-bedroom units typically feature eat-in kitchens, generous living rooms, and foyer spaces that can accommodate office or storage use. Two-bedroom units offer flexible layouts with some featuring separate dining rooms or convertible living spaces that can function as additional bedrooms. Three-bedroom units are positioned on higher floors with premium exposures and views.
Common features across units include hardwood floors (many refinished), updated kitchens with granite countertops and newer appliances, tiled bathrooms, and recent window replacements. Many units include dishwashers and newer kitchen cabinetry. Top-floor units benefit from abundant natural light and views overlooking Brookline.
The location offers immediate proximity to MBTA transit options, including the Green Line (B, C, and D branches near Cleveland Circle), making commuting straightforward from Brighton. The surrounding neighborhood provides diverse dining and shopping within walking distance—restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets line the adjacent blocks. Washington Square and the broader Saint Elizabeth neighborhood character contribute to the area's residential appeal.
Monthly HOA fees range from approximately $359 to $470, with some units historically including utilities such as heat and hot water in their common charges. Recent market activity shows an average of 29 days on market across six recent sales, indicating steady demand for units in this building.
The carriage-lane location on Commonwealth Avenue provides the residential character of a quieter stretch while maintaining walkable access to urban conveniences and transit infrastructure that defines Brighton's practical appeal for owner-occupants and investors alike.
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 1691 Commonwealth Ave — 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 1691 Commonwealth Ave →Over recent sales, units at 1691 Commonwealth Ave Condominium sold at a median of $422,250, about $628 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 1691 Commonwealth Ave Condominium currently range from roughly $359.49 to $470, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
1691 Commonwealth Ave Condominium is a 34-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 1691 Commonwealth Ave Condominium averaged about 29 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.