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78 Glenville Ave

78 Glenville Ave, Boston, MA, 02135

YEAR BUILT

1935

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

40

UNIT SIZE RANGE

431-840 sqft

Description

78 Glenville Ave sits in Allston Village, at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue. The building offers proximity to the Charles River. Being in the heart of Allston allows quick access to both main roads and public transport, connecting residents to greater Boston. This low-rise building consists of 1 story and 40 condominium units. Construction finished in 1935. The units range from 431 to 840 square feet, offering options with 1 or 2 bedrooms. Each unit provides the benefit of high ceilings and an inviting sense of space. Prices for units start at $177,000. They stay competitive in the local market, with the condo fee covering heat and hot water. This arrangement helps simplify budgeting for both new buyers and investors alike. Nearby daily needs can easily be met with stores like Lees 2 Market. For dining, May's Cafe and Ittoku stand out as popular spots. Various leisure activities can unfold by the Charles River, enhancing community life. The building is known for being well-managed, which adds to the appeal for potential residents. With on-site amenities and simple living, this space presents a smooth blend of comfort and accessibility in a vibrant neighborhood. This location balances quiet residential life with the lively essence of Allston.

Building ImageMLS ID #30746547
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78 Glenville Ave

78 Glenville Ave, Boston, MA, 02135

YEAR BUILT

1935

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

40

UNIT SIZE RANGE

431-840 sqft

Description

78 Glenville Ave sits in Allston Village, at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue. The building offers proximity to the Charles River. Being in the heart of Allston allows quick access to both main roads and public transport, connecting residents to greater Boston. This low-rise building consists of 1 story and 40 condominium units. Construction finished in 1935. The units range from 431 to 840 square feet, offering options with 1 or 2 bedrooms. Each unit provides the benefit of high ceilings and an inviting sense of space. Prices for units start at $177,000. They stay competitive in the local market, with the condo fee covering heat and hot water. This arrangement helps simplify budgeting for both new buyers and investors alike. Nearby daily needs can easily be met with stores like Lees 2 Market. For dining, May's Cafe and Ittoku stand out as popular spots. Various leisure activities can unfold by the Charles River, enhancing community life. The building is known for being well-managed, which adds to the appeal for potential residents. With on-site amenities and simple living, this space presents a smooth blend of comfort and accessibility in a vibrant neighborhood. This location balances quiet residential life with the lively essence of Allston.

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Description

78 Glenville Ave sits in Allston Village, at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue. The building offers proximity to the Charles River. Being in the heart of Allston allows quick access to both main roads and public transport, connecting residents to greater Boston. This low-rise building consists of 1 story and 40 condominium units. Construction finished in 1935. The units range from 431 to 840 square feet, offering options with 1 or 2 bedrooms. Each unit provides the benefit of high ceilings and an inviting sense of space. Prices for units start at $177,000. They stay competitive in the local market, with the condo fee covering heat and hot water. This arrangement helps simplify budgeting for both new buyers and investors alike. Nearby daily needs can easily be met with stores like Lees 2 Market. For dining, May's Cafe and Ittoku stand out as popular spots. Various leisure activities can unfold by the Charles River, enhancing community life. The building is known for being well-managed, which adds to the appeal for potential residents. With on-site amenities and simple living, this space presents a smooth blend of comfort and accessibility in a vibrant neighborhood. This location balances quiet residential life with the lively essence of Allston.

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Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

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78 Glenville Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1148111322003-08-18
MLS#: 30746547
Closed$168,000
Unit 121267420502002-09-19
MLS#: 30631105
Closed$177,000
Unit 1
1

1 Beds

1 Baths

481 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2003-08-18Closed$168,000
MLS#: 30746547
Days On Market32
Unit 12
12

2 Beds

0 Baths

674 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2002-09-19Closed$177,000
MLS#: 30631105
Days On Market50
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Amenities

While Glenville might be quaint, it packs a punch with its amenities! You will appreciate the hot water access, which can be a relief during those chilly New England months. Imagine curling up with a good book in your comfy condo after a long day, knowing you have the essentials covered. This simplicity can be incredibly appealing for first-time buyers who want to enjoy comfortable living without overwhelming obligations.

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Amenities Description

While Glenville might be quaint, it packs a punch with its amenities! You will appreciate the hot water access, which can be a relief during those chilly New England months. Imagine curling up with a good book in your comfy condo after a long day, knowing you have the essentials covered. This simplicity can be incredibly appealing for first-time buyers who want to enjoy comfortable living without overwhelming obligations.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking

Policies

As Glenville is a place designed for easy living, rest assured that its policies are designed to cater to a friendly community vibe. While specific policies are not provided, consider focusing on discovering how the friendly staff and layout help create a supportive environment for all residents.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
78 Glenville Ave--
1330 Commonwealth Ave$799/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1411 Commonwealth$912/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1411 Commonwealth Ave$912/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1427 Commonwealth Ave$576/sqft.$3 /sqft.
229 Kelton St$742/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

78 Glenville Ave is located in Allston, Boston, with 49+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

Jackson Mann K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Armington St|0.29 miles away

Horace Mann School For The Deaf

--
Public|Grades PK–12
40 Armington St|0.29 miles away

Kennedy Day School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
30 Warren St|0.35 miles away

St Herman of Alaska Christian School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
62 Harvard Ave|0.44 miles away

St Joseph Preparatory High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
617 Cambridge St|0.45 miles away

Brighton High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
25 Warren St|0.45 miles away
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Schools

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Description

78 Glenville Ave is located in Allston, Boston, with 49+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

Jackson Mann K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Armington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Horace Mann School For The Deaf

--
Public|Grades PK–12
40 Armington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kennedy Day School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
30 Warren St|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Herman of Alaska Christian School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
62 Harvard Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Joseph Preparatory High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
617 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Brighton High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
25 Warren St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Green Academy

D+
Public|Grades 6–12
20 Warren St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Baldwin Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
121 Corey Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Bay Cove Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
156 Lawton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Michael Driscoll School

A
Public|Grades PK–8
64 Westbourne Ter|Less than 1 Mile Away

Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel

--
Private|Grades 9–12
74 Corey Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Torah Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Williston Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward Devotion School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
345 Harvard St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Mesivta High School of Greater Boston

--
Private|Grades 9–12
34 Sparhawk St|Less than 1 Mile Away

German International School Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
57 Holton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Columbkille Partnership School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
25 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Winship Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
54 Dighton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

John D. Runkle School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 Druce St|1.06 Miles Away

Brookline High School

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
115 Greenough St|1.16 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.17 Miles Away

Thomas Edison K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
60 Glenmont Rd|1.22 Miles Away

Pierce School

A
Public|Grades KG–8
50 School St|1.24 Miles Away

Lyon Upper 9-12 School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
95 Beechcroft St|1.26 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.27 Miles Away

Mary Lyon K-8 School

--
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Beechcroft St|1.28 Miles Away

Maimonides

--
Private|Grades PK–12
34 Philbrick Rd|1.30 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.32 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.33 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.33 Miles Away

Maimonides School Elementary Section

--
Private|Grades KG–5
34 Philbrick Rd|1.33 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
333 Washington St ...|1.35 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.38 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.39 Miles Away

William H. Lincoln School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
19 Kennard Rd|1.43 Miles Away

Heath School

A
Public|Grades PK–8
100 Eliot St|1.55 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|1.58 Miles Away

Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School for Boys

--
Private|Grades 9–12
325 Reservoir Rd|1.58 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|1.60 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.61 Miles Away

Atrium School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
69 Grove St|1.67 Miles Away

St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School

--
Private|Grades PK–5
47 Nichols Ave|1.74 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.74 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.75 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.76 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.89 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.95 Miles Away

The Chestnut Hillschool

--
Private|Grades PK–6
428 Hammond St|1.99 Miles Away

Transit

78 Glenville Ave enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Boston. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk
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Description

78 Glenville Ave enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Boston. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

239 N Beacon St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

367 Western Ave opp Brighton Mills Mall

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

445 Western Ave

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

450 Western Ave

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

495 Western Ave

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

61 Aberdeen Ave

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

684 Washington St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

7 Winship St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

850 Boylston St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Allston Street

0.04 miles away|1 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Amory Street

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

Arsenal St @ Arlington St

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Arsenal St @ Bond St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Arsenal St @ Forge Rd

1.25 miles away|25 min walk

Arsenal St opp School St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Arsenal St opp Talcott Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Arsenal St @ School St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Arsenal St @ Talcott Ave

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Arsenal St @ Watertown Mall

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ Longwood Ave

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Babcock Street

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

Back of the Hill

1.83 miles away|35 min walk

Beaconsfield

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Beaconsfield - Beaconsfield Rd

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Beaconsfield - Clark Rd

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

Beaconsfield - Dean Rd Beacon St

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Beaconsfield - Parking Lot

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Belmont St @ Cushing St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Belmont St @ St. Mary's St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Birmingham Pkwy @ Soldiers Field Rd

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

Blandford Street

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

Boston College

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Boston Landing

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Allston

Allston is a lively Boston neighborhood known for its active student life and music scene. The area has many casual restaurants, coffee shops, and small retail stores along its main streets. This district offers grocery markets, services, and quiet parks for short walks and time outdoors. The area hosts live music venues, art spaces, and late-night eateries that draw crowds. Commuters use frequent bus routes, commuter rail stops, bike lanes, and quick road links to reach downtown. The district stays busy and offers simple daily needs close by.

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Neighbourhood Description

Allston is a lively Boston neighborhood known for its active student life and music scene. The area has many casual restaurants, coffee shops, and small retail stores along its main streets. This district offers grocery markets, services, and quiet parks for short walks and time outdoors. The area hosts live music venues, art spaces, and late-night eateries that draw crowds. Commuters use frequent bus routes, commuter rail stops, bike lanes, and quick road links to reach downtown. The district stays busy and offers simple daily needs close by.

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78 Glenville Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.66%

15–29 Years

43.72%

30–44 Years

20.84%

45–59 Years

11.29%

60+ Years

15.5%

Commute

33.96%

Transit

10.71%

Walk

32.51%

Drive

4.71%

Bike

Housing Ownership

25.6%

Owner Occupied

74.4%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.68%
Multi Family
4.06%
Single Person
37.13%
Multi Person
62.87%

Average Income

Household:$9,050,838.55 /yr

Individual:$5,557,874.18 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree35.9%
High School College8.33%
Diploma2.44%
Post Graduate41.5%
Others11.83%
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Education

Diploma2.44%
Post Graduate41.5%
Others11.83%
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