Elegant and expansive, this 2+ bedroom residence is set within a distinguished brownstone just moments from the best of Brighton & Brookline. Thoughtfully renovated, the home boasts a stunning new kitchen with designer appliances, custom cabinetry, and quartz countertops. An open, flexible layout is enhanced by soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and oversized windowsflooding the space with natural light. Exceptionally generous room sizes provide a rare sense of scale for city living. Enjoy the convenience of full-size in-unit laundry, brand-new windows throughout, and a semi-private bistro balcony, perfect for morning coffee. Professionally managed, the well-maintained HOA offers high owner occupancy and a spectacular common roof deck with panoramic views. A refined urban retreat blending timeless charm with modern luxury. Two large storage units in basement complete this offering. Steps to B, C & D MBTA train lines.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 11 x 15
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 16
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 165
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 192
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 20
- Living Room Sqft: 260
- Entry Foyer Level: 2
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement Description: N
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5 x 11
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 55
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Primary Bathroom Features: No
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Range Hood
- Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Hot Water
- Heating: Yes
Interior Features
- Door Features: French Doors
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 16
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Sqft: 160
- Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 16
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 224
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck - Roof
- Balcony
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
- Association Fee: 638
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 638
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Bps
- High School: Bps
- Middle School: Bps
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 6800
- City Region: Brighton
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Beacon Street to Kilsyth Road. Building is on the corner of Colliston Road & Kilsyth Road
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Exclusions: None Noted.
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 4275726
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- for Electric Dryer
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1926
- Building Area Total: 1300
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 5-78 Condominium
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
- Property Age: 99
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Mid-Rise
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Effective: 1979
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: No