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278 Clarendon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$608,000
Est. $4,130/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
767
Sq Ft
$793
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
39
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 8, 2018 • MLS# 72305320 Copied!

About this home

This unit is just two blocks from the Charles River walking bridge, shopping on Newbury St, and the picturesque Boston Public Garden. This oversized corner unit designed by architects Sturgis and Brigham, has much to offer! Updates include: kitchen with stainless steel and granite; bathroom with marble, Groehe faucets and glass enclosure; a walk-in closet outfitted with California Closet organization system; new full-sized windows and treatments; new GE refrigerator; and built-in cabinetry with window seat. Classic Back Bay charm is there too! Distinctive High Gothic Revival architecture detail can be found throughout the property. If that weren't enough, add high owner occupancy in the building, pet-friendly, bike storage, a delightful common garden, and industrial sized laundry machines right on the same level. Isn't this an easy decision?

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GILMORE CURTIS
Mailing Address 278 CLARENDON ST #3, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $852,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,775
CPA Surcharge 1% ($77)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,853

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $852,800 $852,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 29, 2021 $660,000 64686/211
Jun 2, 2020 $1,221,595 63108/274
Sep 20, 2016 $9 56801/117
Oct 1, 2009 $9 45566/163
Nov 15, 2005 $9 38480/206
Aug 26, 2003 $360,000 32568/123
Feb 26, 2003 $9 30677/309
Oct 6, 1998 $227,000 22974/242
May 10, 1988 $252,500 14682/051
Aug 14, 1987 $255,000 13979/344

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 20, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1607932
Closed $12,350
Jun 8, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1329486
Open
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

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

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $649,000
Final Sale Price: $608,000
Difference: $41,000 (-6.3%)
Performance Metrics
93.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
39
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $846
Sale $/sq ft: $793
This property sold for $793 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 39 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$793/sq ft
Area Average
$321/sq ft
Difference
+147.0%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 767 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,646
Assessed Value $533,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1986
Structure Type: Garden, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

278 Clarendon St # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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

10 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.2 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.0 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.9 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.0 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
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99.5%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73531459
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 7, 2026
$3,550
MLS #73531459 - Active
Sold
Jun 1, 2018
$608,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 40
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Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2018
$615,000
Original listing
Agent: Ann Cohen Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Previous Transaction - MLS #72108048
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 21, 2017
$649,000
MLS #72108048

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 7, 2026 Sold $3,550
Apr 8, 2018 New Listing Added $615,000
Mar 21, 2017 Sold $649,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
39 days
Price per Sq Ft
$793

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $5,646 $533,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,646
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$385
Monthly
Assessed Value
$533,100

Listing Information

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM312905
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2018 9:09 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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