492 Massachusetts Ave # 42, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End

$3,800/mo

Beds

Baths

832

Sq Ft

Lot Sq Ft

1910

Year Built

Condominium

Type

2 hours 59 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jul 14, 2026 • MLS# 73549263 Copied! • Updated Jul 14, 2026

About this home

FIRST SHOWINGS THIS WEEKEND 7/18. Welcome to Boston's historic South End! This renovated home is perfectly situated at the intersection of Tremont Street and Mass Ave. The sun-splashed bow-front living room is perfect for entertaining guests. An updated kitchen boasts a great stainless steel appliance package. Two generously sized bedrooms with ample storage and air conditioning. Professionally managed building with elevator, common laundry, and an oversized common roof deck boasts panoramic views of the Back Bay skyline. Heat and hot water are included. Available September 1st!

View in the App

Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops

Scan with phone

Get the full experience in the BMN Boston app

Public Records & Permits

Property History

Market Insights

99.5%

Price Range

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 14, 2026

$3,800

Original listing

Agent: Eric Tam Office: Compass

Previous Transaction - MLS #73410559

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Dec 21, 2025

$3,400

MLS #73410559

View Listing →

Previous Transaction - MLS #72125473

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Apr 28, 2017

$670,000

MLS #72125473

View Listing →

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/14/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,800	-	-	Original listing
12/21/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$3,400	-	-	MLS #73410559
04/28/2017	🏷️ Previously Sold	$670,000	-	-	MLS #72125473

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Condominium

Year Built 1910

Living Area 832 sq ft

Lot Size 0 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Lease Terms(Flex),Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection

Security Deposit $3,800

Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Pets Yes w/ Restrictions

Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features Elevator

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Deck - Roof

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 42

Sq Ft Source Other

Documents None

County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1910

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

832 sq ft

Total Rooms

Entry Level

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Elevator

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof

Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, 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

3 schools

Hurley K-8 School

0.2 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8

Dropped 23 spots from last year

-22.4 below state avg

335 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

Perkins Elementary School

0.3 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

Blackstone Elementary

0.4 mi

Middle Schools

1 school

Timilty Middle

0.8 mi

High Schools

3 schools

Cathedral High School

0.6 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

Madison Park High

0.7 mi

Snowden International

0.8 mi

Learn about these ratings

Loading comparison...

Location

Loading map...

Neighborhood

South End

492 Massachusetts Ave # 42, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric Tam

Listing Office Compass

Office Phone 617-206-3333

Agent MLS ID BB810606

Office MLS ID AN2383

Listing Data Updated Jul 14, 2026 10:55 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

Douglas Elliman

(617) 800 - 9008 contact@bmnboston.com

Ask about this property — free, no obligation.

492 Massachusetts Ave # 42, Boston MA 02118

About this home

Public Records & Permits

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Listed for Sale

Previous Transaction - MLS #73410559

Previously Sold

Previous Transaction - MLS #72125473

Previously Sold

Tax History

Home Facts

Rental Details

Interior

Exterior

Parking

Utilities

Building & Pet Policy

Additional Details

Property Overview

Other Floor

Nearby Schools

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Neighborhood

Customize Comparable Search

Distance & Location

Property Characteristics

Price & Value

Property Features

Market Filters

Display Options

📍 Comparable Properties Map

Market Analytics for Boston, MA

492 Massachusetts Ave # 42, Boston MA 02118

About this home

Public Records & Permits

Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Listed for Sale

Previous Transaction - MLS #73410559

Previously Sold

Previous Transaction - MLS #72125473

Previously Sold

Detailed History Table ▼

Tax History

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Rental Details

Interior

Exterior

Parking

Utilities

Building & Pet Policy

Additional Details

Property Overview

Room Details

Other Floor

Interior Features

Construction & Materials

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Exterior & Lot

Parking & Garage

Special Features

Nearby Schools

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Location

Neighborhood

Listing Information

Contact Us

Similar Homes for Sale

Comparable Properties

Customize Comparable Search

Distance & Location

Property Characteristics

Price & Value

Property Features

Market Filters

Display Options

📍 Comparable Properties Map

Adjust Property Details

Market Analytics for Boston, MA

BMN Boston Real Estate

Schedule a Tour

Get the BMN Boston App