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5 Spofford Rd # 17, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$225,000
Est. $1,759/month
1
Baths
246
Sq Ft
$915
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
149
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$24,900 Listed Nov 10, 2025 • MLS# 73453173 Copied!

About this home

Charming garden-level studio apartment in Allston. Excellent efficient use of space with a roll-away bed that pulls out from underneath the main sitting area. Separate bar dining space next to the efficiency kitchen. Common laundry room just down the hall. Great location in Allston next to all the restaurants, bars, and shops that Allston has to offer. Just a one block walk to the T station. Video walk-through on YouTube, just search by address.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 5-15 SPOFFORD ROAD LLC
Mailing Address 896 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02215

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $373,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,846
CPA Surcharge 1% ($28)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,875

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $373,800 $373,800 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 4, 2018 $9 60255/092
Apr 2, 2018 $530,000 59393/217
Mar 28, 2018 $9 59362/081
Aug 15, 2016 $353,500 56602/175
Aug 19, 2014 $125,000 53366/209
Mar 10, 2014 $247,000 52744/238
Oct 10, 2013 $330,000 52225/322
Feb 28, 2013 $249,000 51059/330
Nov 28, 2012 $185,000 50558/123
May 14, 2010 $240,323 46400/267
Apr 12, 2005 $314,500 36842/301
Jul 31, 2003 $153,000 32265/339
Nov 21, 2000 $9 25581/060
Dec 2, 1998 $74,500 23178/270
Jun 18, 1996 $60,000 20644/325

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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,900 1,900 ✓
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
246 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 246 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,676
Assessed Value $231,100

Interior Features

Flooring:
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Basement: N
Laundry:
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
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

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Parking & Garage

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Location

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Neighborhood

Allston

5 Spofford Rd # 17, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

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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
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Match Charter Public School
0.6 mi | #281 of 346 | Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
0.7 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
1.2 mi | #407 of 824 | Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Edison Elementary School
1.4 mi | #759 of 824 | Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.4 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
The Winsor School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.1 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
Middle School Academy
4.4 mi
Epiphany School
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.2 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
2.6 mi
Edwards Middle
3.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Brighton High School
0.6 mi | #321 of 346 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.6 mi | #312 of 346 | Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.7 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 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
2.6 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
Newman School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.1 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 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
English High School
3.3 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Nov 10, 2025
$229,000
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 10, 2025 New Listing Added $229,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
149 days
Price per Sq Ft
$915
Total Price Drop
-$24,900

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,676 $231,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,676
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$199
Monthly
Assessed Value
$231,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent John F. McMahon
Listing Office Phoenix Realty Group
Agent MLS ID NB900455
Office MLS ID NB9117
Listing Data Updated Apr 8, 2026 3:41 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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