40 Chester St # 8, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$248,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
735
Sq Ft
$337
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1920
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
2
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jul 18, 2009 • MLS# 70949301 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

Track this home for price, status, and open-house alerts.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $228,000
Final Sale Price: $248,000
Difference: +$20,000 (+8.8%)
Performance Metrics
108.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $310
Sale $/sq ft: $337
This property sold for $337 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Sunny two bed owner occupied unit with a desirable floor plan. Unit boasts a large sunroom/office with bay windows and treetop views. Gleaming hardwood floors through-out. Steps to public transportation, local restaurants and shops. Includes 1 off-street parking spot and large storage unit.

BMN Estimate

Get the number an algorithm can't give you

A free agent CMA factors in condition, upgrades, and the street — the things comps alone can't see.

Recently Sold Nearby

Price & Status History

Market Insights

49.9%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73598043
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Nov 3, 2026
$455,000
MLS #73598043 - Active
View Listing →
✓
Sold
Aug 14, 2009
$248,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 18, 2009
$228,000
Original listing
Agent: Anastasia Prapas Office: Vanguard Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $2,558 $240,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,558
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$355
Per month
Assessed Value
$240,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 735 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,558
Assessed Value $240,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $355
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 9
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 8
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements (4)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
735 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
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: Off Street
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
C-
Match Charter Public School
0.4 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.7 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
German International School Boston
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
The Winsor School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-12
B-
Winship Elementary School
1.4 mi | #418 of 825 | Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.7 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Kids Are People School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.0 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
Middle School Academy
4.2 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
2.4 mi
Edwards Middle
3.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.9 mi | #313 of 346 | Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.9 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.9 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
Newman School
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.5 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.0 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
Cathedral High School
3.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.2 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Learn about these ratings
School data provided by BMN Schools

Location

Loading map...

Neighborhood

Allston

40 Chester St # 8, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anastasia Prapas
Listing Office Vanguard Realty
Office Phone 617-789-5500
Agent MLS ID BB700402
Office MLS ID BB3081
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:32 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

Contact Us

BMN Boston Real Estate
BMN Boston Real Estate
BMN Boston Powered by SERHANT
(617) 955-2224 contact@bmnboston.com
Ask about this property — free, no obligation.

Similar Homes for Sale

Comparable Properties

Customize Comparable Search

Finding comparable properties...

Market Analytics for Boston, MA

Real-time market trends and pricing data for this area

Loading market insights for Boston.