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156 Porter St # 421, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston
$620,000
Est. $4,160/month
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,028
Sq Ft
$603
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1910
Year Built
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 27, 2017 • MLS# 72189645 Copied!

About this home

Stunning oversized one bedroom penthouse loft featuring dramatic twenty-two foot ceilings, incredible wall of soundproof windows overlooking your private deck with sweeping panoramic city skyline views. This exquisite loft is flooded with natural light and features a lovely, renovated cooks kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built in microwave, dishwasher and gas cooking. This sunny home features a wonderful floor plan with two full bathrooms, separate laundry area off the spacious bedroom, motorized blinds, central air-conditioning, and TWO PARKING SPACES! Porter Lofts features elegant common areas, elevator, on site super, and is pet friendly. Situated in the best location in all East Boston, you are steps to the T, minutes to Downtown with easy access to the Ted Williams Tunnel and Sumner Tunnel. Fantastic neighborhood with beautiful parks, a brand new library and lots of great fabulous new restaurants.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,028 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $645,000
Final Sale Price: $620,000
Difference: $25,000 (-3.9%)
Performance Metrics
96.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $627
Sale $/sq ft: $603
This property sold for $603 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.9% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$603/sq ft
Area Average
$309/sq ft
Difference
+95.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,028 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,381
Assessed Value $413,664

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 2014
Structure Type: Loft
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

East Boston

156 Porter St # 421, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
East Boston Early Education Center
0.2 mi
176 students Diverse
Grades PK-01
East Boston EEC
0.2 mi
D
McKay K-8 School
0.2 mi | #332 of 352 | Score: 27.6
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-30.7 below state avg
640 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
C-
Joseph A. Browne School
1.5 mi | #290 of 352 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.8 below state avg
487 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 05-08
B
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy
1.5 mi | #9 of 16 | Score: 29.9
Improved 348 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
436 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
East Boston High
0.6 mi
C-
East Boston High School
0.6 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.5 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

18.7%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73438763
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 5, 2025
$762,500
MLS #73438763
Sold
Aug 18, 2017
$620,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Jun 27, 2017
$645,000
Original listing
Agent: Judy Pagano Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 5, 2025 Sold $762,500
Jun 27, 2017 New Listing Added $645,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$603

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,381 $413,664

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,381
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$460
Monthly
Assessed Value
$413,664

Listing Information

Listing Agent Judy Pagano
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB806585
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Aug 18, 2017 1:59 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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