249 West Newton Street # 7, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$950,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$799,000
Final Sale Price:
$950,000
Difference:
+$151,000 (+18.9%)
Performance Metrics
118.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,125
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,338
This property sold for $1,338 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 18.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Fantastic oversized one bedroom at a perfect location! Offering a large, open living/dining and office alcove, this sunny condo is positioned on the 2nd floor overlooking tree-lined W. Newton Street, about 1 block from the Prudential Center and between 2 MBTA lines. A front facing bay window beams afternoon sun and is the perfect spot to enjoy dining. The generously proportioned living room has a fireplace, custom crown moulding, built-in cabinets, and an office alcove with a window-ideal for work from home buyers! The tastefully renovated kitchen offers new oven and Liebherr fridge, new Calacatta quartz counters and beautiful subway tile backsplash. The primary bedroom has wonderful dimensions and a walk-in closet. A crisp full bathroom and storage closet w/ in-unit laundry are nearby. This beautiful home feels expansive due to the gleaming hardwood flooring throughout, and its excellent layout. Association is prof. managed and well-run. Direct access pkg space is avail for purchase.
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Property History
Market Insights
15.9%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73585370
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 1, 2026
$799,000
MLS #73585370 - Active
Sold
Jun 9, 2022
$950,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Sale
Mar 31, 2022
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Rebecca Davis Tulman and Leslie Singleton Adam
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $799,000 | - | - | MLS #73585370 - Active |
| 06/09/2022 | ✓ Sold | $950,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/31/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6,990 | $642,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,990
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$413
Monthly
Assessed Value
$642,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
710 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, See Remarks
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber, Other
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Deeded, Available For Purchase
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,990
Assessed Value
$642,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$413 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
18
Pets
No
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Full, Direct Access Parking Space Is Available Behind The Building For $125k. Cooperating Broker Compensation Is Made To Mls Members Only.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
7
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Floor through unit, front to back - spacious layout, excellent proportions.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
710 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
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:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick, See Remarks
Roof:
Rubber, Other
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Deeded, Available for Purchase
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, Other
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
0.4 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
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
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.9 mi
Grades K-07
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
Advent School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
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
Middle School Academy
1.7 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
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
1.1 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
0.9 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
2.7 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
2.7 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
249 West Newton Street # 7, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rebecca Davis Tulman and Leslie Singleton Adam
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID
TM348767
Office MLS ID
BB5919
Listing Data Updated
Jun 9, 2022 3:52 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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