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31 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115 • Back Bay
$722,500
Est. $4,981/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
743
Sq Ft
$972
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1869
Year Built
82
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 24, 2020 • MLS# 72731642 Copied!

About this home

Best investment opportunity in Back Bay! A location, turnkey property that comes with solid lease at 3,300 in place through July 29, 2021. Also ideal for users planning to move to the city next year, This terrific upper-floor 2 bed is in a beautiful 2016 gut-renovated brick elevator building with units that have sold over $2M. This sunny rear-facing unit features hardwood floors, high ceilings, beautiful crown moldings, efficient kitchen, well-apportioned bedrooms and in-unit laundry. Ideally located to major Universities, BMC, Mass Pike the MBTA and of course best-of-Boston shopping and entertainment on Newbury Street, along Boylston, at the Prudential Center etc. Easy rental parking available throughout the neighborhood too.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1869
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
743 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $725,000
Final Sale Price: $722,500
Difference: $2,500 (-0.3%)
Performance Metrics
99.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
82
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $976
Sale $/sq ft: $972
This property sold for $972 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 82 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
$972/sq ft
Area Average
$257/sq ft
Difference
+278.4%

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 1869
Living Area 743 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Rented, On Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $6,687
Assessed Value $633,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1869
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
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: Rented, On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

31 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115

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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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.9 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
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.0 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
The Winsor School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 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
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.9 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
1.4 mi
Edwards Middle
2.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.1 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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.5 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
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

17.9%
Price Range
83
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73519921
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 15, 2026
$859,000
MLS #73519921 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72862493
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 19, 2021
$740,000
MLS #72862493
Sold
Jan 26, 2021
$722,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 83
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Listed for Sale
Sep 24, 2020
$725,000
Original listing
Agent: The Gillach Group Office: William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Previous Transaction - MLS #72247878
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 8, 2018
$725,000
MLS #72247878
Previous Transaction - MLS #72131275
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 20, 2017
$705,000
MLS #72131275

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 15, 2026 Sold $859,000
Aug 19, 2021 Sold $740,000
Sep 24, 2020 New Listing Added $725,000
Jan 8, 2018 Sold $725,000
Apr 20, 2017 Sold $705,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
82 days
Price per Sq Ft
$972

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $6,687 $633,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,687
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$570
Monthly
Assessed Value
$633,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Gillach Group
Listing Office William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID TM006112
Office MLS ID M95383
Listing Data Updated Jan 26, 2021 8:59 PM EST
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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