18 Follen St, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$2,140,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,995,000
Final Sale Price:
$2,140,000
Difference:
+$145,000 (+7.3%)
Performance Metrics
107.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$661
Sale $/sq ft:
$709
This property sold for $709 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Rare 3 Family Building on tree lined Follen Street conveniently located one block from Copley Place between St Botolph Street and the Southwest Corridor Park. This is a great investment opportunity for a buyer wishing to keep it as a rental building as-is (units are below market rent), convert to a single family or renovate the 3 units. Currently comprised of three units: Unit 1--2 bedroom/1.5 bath garden duplex, Unit 2-1 bedroom/1 bath floor thru with bay, Unit 3-Penthouse 1 bedroom/1 bath. There is a head house but there is currently no roof deck. Neighbors on the block have done beautifully landscaped roof decks which have city views and views of the nearby park. The property has 2 paved parking spaces in the rear that are not rented. 1st Showings will be next Tuesday, May 26th from 12-2:00. Additional showings will be on Thursday and Saturday 12-2:00 with all offers due by 5:00 Monday June 1st.
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Property History
Market Insights
66.6%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73580492
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 21, 2026
$5,975,000
MLS #73580492 - Active
Sold
Aug 3, 2015
$2,140,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
Listed for Sale
May 20, 2015
$1,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $5,975,000 | - | - | MLS #73580492 - Active |
| 08/03/2015 | ✓ Sold | $2,140,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/20/2015 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $21,304 | $1,759,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$21,304
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$1,759,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1899
Living Area
3,018 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
12
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
$2,800/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$2,200/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent
$2,400/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent
$7,400/mo
Gross Income
$88,800
Net Operating Income
$88,800
Cap Rate
4.45%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Deeded
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$21,304
Assessed Value
$1,759,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Unit #1 Tenanted Until October 31, 2015; Units #2 And #3 Tenanted Until August 31, 2015
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,018 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
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:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Brick/Mortar, Granite
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Deeded
Special Features
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s)
Community Amenities:
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
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.3 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.9 mi
Grades K-07
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Advent School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#325 of 352
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.7 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.7 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.4 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.8 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.2 mi
UP Academy
1.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.3 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.0 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
2.6 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
18 Follen St, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM309563
Office MLS ID
BB2054
Listing Data Updated
Aug 3, 2015 11:49 AM 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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