156 Porter St # 240, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston
$499,743
Est. $3,133/month
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Open House Schedule
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
About this home
City of Boston Inclusionary Development Unit / BPDA Income Restricted East Boston Loft / 1 bathroom condo on the 2nd floor with 2 levels. The building is a 217 unit, professionally managed elevator building with central AC and close access to the Airport Blue Line stop. The condo has an in unit washer/dryer and an outside parking space. The upper level could be used as a bedroom, home office, or media area. Sale is subject to BPDA approval of buyer eligibility (1 member household up to $144,000, 2 member household up to $164,640, 3 member household up to $185,160, and 4 member household up to $205,680). Ask for income limits for larger households. Buyers must have under $100,000 in liquid assets (excluding most retirement and education accounts) and obtain mortgage financing. The unit must be the buyer's primary residence. Buyers must complete an affidavit and be approved by the BPDA / MOH. BPDA requires buyers to contribute at least 1.5% of the purchase price from their own savings unless a VA loan is being used. After purchase, owners are encouraged to become as financially successful as possible! First showings at the Open House, Saturday, August 22nd 11:30AM - 1:00PM.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Aug 18, 2026
$499,743
Original listing
Agent: Richard Hornblower
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $499,743 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $961 | $428,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$961
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$326
Monthly
Assessed Value
$428,600
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1910
Living Area
862 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Stories
2
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$961
Assessed Value
$428,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$326 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Air Conditioning, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Clubroom
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
158
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Please See Seller Disclosure Form. Tax Based On Fy26 Estimate With Residential Exemption. No Buyer Letters Per Mar. Buyer(s) And Agent To Do Due Diligence. Comes With Parking Space #219. Square Feet Taken From Accessors Website. May Not Be Considered A One Bedroom. See Attached Sellers Statement.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Deed Restricted (see Remarks)
Structure Type
["Loft"]
Unit/Building
240
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Does not include the loft. Information taken from accessor website.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
862 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
862 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1910
Effective Year (Renovated):
2004
Structure Type:
Loft
Exterior Materials:
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:
Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
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
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
0.3 mi
|
#5 of 12
|
Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C+
Otis Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#551 of 824
|
Score: 42.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-15.3 below state avg
408 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#670 of 824
|
Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Adams Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#767 of 824
|
Score: 31.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
237 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#777 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
0.7 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.5 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.6 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.7 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C-
East Boston High School
0.7 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
1.6 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
C
Quincy Upper School
2.3 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.8 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.7 mi
|
#19 of 25
|
Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
4.0 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
4.0 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
4.2 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.6 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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East Boston
156 Porter St # 240, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Richard Hornblower
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB985498
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Aug 18, 2026 6:46 PM EDT
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