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531 Massachusetts Ave # 3, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$1,795,000
Est. $11,393/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,999
Sq Ft
$898
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1890
Year Built
Condominium
Type
4 hours 16 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed May 1, 2026 • MLS# 73510964 Copied!

About this home

High style penthouse living can be yours in the top two floors of this meticulously restored Chester Square brownstone. Enter to massively scaled building foyer featuring significant period detail. The bedroom level of this spectacular home includes a large primary suite, featuring dramatic 10-foot ceilings, a decorative marble fireplace, and spacious walk-in closet. A generous 2nd bedroom has a beautiful bow front window and its own marble fireplace, while the third room offers excellent flexibility for an office or guest space. Brazilian cherry floors create a warm, rich ambiance throughout, complemented by renovated marble bathrooms. The upper level has vaulted ceilings with sky lights overhead. A full wall of floor-to-ceiling built-ins accents the vast open space and arched windows over the dining area frame the skyline. Cook in an updated chef's kitchen with elegant marble counters. Capping the residence is a private roof deck, offering sweeping, panoramic city views.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,999 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
3

Open House Schedule

02
May
Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
03
May
Sunday, May 3
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,999 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $16,996
Assessed Value $1,467,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

531 Massachusetts Ave # 3, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Walkability

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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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.5 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.6 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.0 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hale Elementary School
1.1 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.6 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 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
Dearborn Middle School
2.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
1.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.8 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
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.6 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
Meridian Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
2.7 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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Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 1, 2026
$1,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Steven Cohen Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Previous Transaction - MLS #72462296
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 20, 2019
$1,475,000
MLS #72462296
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 1, 2026 New Listing Added $1,795,000 —
Jun 20, 2019 Sold $1,475,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
4 hours 16 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$898

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $16,996 $1,467,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,996
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$700
Per month
Assessed Value
$1,467,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steven Cohen Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM003012
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Apr 30, 2026 9:33 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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