A 17-unit condominium community in Brighton, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
5-78 Condominium Association is a well-established 17-unit brick building located on Boston's highly desirable Brookline/Brighton line, positioned between Cleveland Circle and Washington Square. The association maintains strong owner occupancy and professional management, with a median recent sale price of $566,000 and an average time on market of just 17 days, reflecting consistent demand in this sought-after neighborhood.
The building offers primarily 2-bedroom and 2+ bedroom floor plans, with several units configured as flexible 2/3-bedroom spaces. Corner units feature exceptional natural light and generous living areas. Upper-floor units offer high ceilings and premium finishes, while ground-level and basement units provide renovation opportunities or immediate move-in readiness. Recent renovations include stainless steel appliances, granite and Caesarstone countertops, updated kitchens with modern cabinetry, and freshly installed windows. Several units feature formal dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, foyers suitable for secondary spaces, and separate bedrooms ideal for roommate arrangements or families seeking privacy.
Positioned directly on the Brookline/Brighton line, 5-78 offers exceptional walkability to multiple transit options. Residents enjoy immediate access to the Green Line's B, C, and D branches at both Cleveland Circle and Washington Square stations—a rare dual-transit advantage for the area. The tree-lined street location provides the residential character of Brookline with Brighton's more accessible price point.
The neighborhood delivers pedestrian-friendly access to dining, retail, and services centered around Cleveland Circle and Washington Square. The median HOA fee of approximately $676–$683 monthly supports professional building management, common amenities, and maintenance of this well-preserved structure.
Recent market activity shows strong pricing stability: six sales over the measurement period at a median of $566,000, translating to $545 per square foot—reflecting consistent valuation and healthy turnover typical of established owner-occupied associations.
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 5-78 Condominium — 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 5-78 Condominium →Over recent sales, units at 5-78 Condominium Association sold at a median of $566,000, about $545 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 5-78 Condominium Association currently range from roughly $676 to $683, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
5-78 Condominium Association is a 17-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 5-78 Condominium Association averaged about 17 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
