438 W 4th St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$1,195,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,187,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,195,000
Difference:
+$8,000 (+0.7%)
Performance Metrics
100.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$425
Sale $/sq ft:
$427
This property sold for $427 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$427/sq ft
Area Median
$648/sq ft
Difference
34.1%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
West Side 3 Family, one of the few left! Situated in the hottest area of South Boston. This Flood Square, Italianate Victorian is ideally located on a quiet side street. The burgeoning restaurant scene of Dorchester St. and Broadway is around the corner, and provides easy access to on street parking. Downtown Boston is a quick T stop away. Walk or ride your bike. Only blocks from 2 T stops, and yards from Bus Line. Simple access to Rt 93 and points beyond. Grand entrance hall and impressive spiral staircase provide access to 3 units and full unfinished basement. 4 electric panels (common and 3 units), windows, first floor furnace, 2nd and 3rd floor electric heat, and cement/fiber siding are done. Update units to create great income, renovate top two floors as owners duplex with rental unit, or condo, and take advantage of sizzling hot RE market of Southie. Units are leased through 8/31/18. 24 hour notice is required for showing. Sold as is. Inspection for informational purposes only.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
31.2%
Price Range
2
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73602033
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 13, 2026
$1,725,000
MLS #73602033 - Active
Sold
May 8, 2018
$1,195,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 2
Listed for Sale
Apr 5, 2018
$1,187,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Carroll
Office: Keating Brokerage
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,725,000 | - | - | MLS #73602033 - Active |
| 05/08/2018 | ✓ Sold | $1,195,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/05/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,187,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $9,723 | $927,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,723
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$927,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1890
Living Area
2,796 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
14
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
$1,800/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$1,750/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent
$1,700/mo
Total Monthly Rent
$5,250/mo
Gross Income
$63,000
Net Operating Income
$63,000
Cap Rate
5.31%
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
Bathroom With Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Office/den, Dining Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,723
Assessed Value
$927,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Units Are Currently Tenanted. Leases Through 8/31/18.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
green
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
2 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,796 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Bathroom With Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Dining Room
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Granite
Stories:
3
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 mi
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 mi
|
#149 of 346
|
Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#811 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.2 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
D
Dever Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#768 of 825
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.5 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.3 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
UP Academy
0.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
1.2 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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.3 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 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 Academy
2.3 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 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
D
Charlestown High School
3.2 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-
East Boston High School
3.2 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
South Boston
438 W 4th St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul Carroll
Listing Office
Keating Brokerage
Office Phone
617-698-7700
Agent MLS ID
BB802379
Office MLS ID
AC0769
Listing Data Updated
May 8, 2018 2:33 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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