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538 Massachusetts Ave # 3, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$3,800
Est. $219/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
890
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
1
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 23, 2026 • MLS# 73540014 Copied!

About this home

538 Massachusetts Ave., #3 is a spacious and well-laid-out 2-bedroom rental in the heart of the South End, available for 9/1/2026. Offering approximately 890 square feet, this full floor-through home provides an appealing blend of character, functionality, and location.The apartment features two well-proportioned bedrooms, one full bath, and a comfortable layout that works well for roommates, couples, or anyone needing extra space for a home office. Natural light and classic South End charm make this home especially inviting.Located in a professionally maintained condominium building, the property also offers laundry in the building, pet-friendly living, and parking availability, with both available parking and street parking options. Electricity is the heat source. A one-month broker fee is offered by the landlord.Set along Massachusetts Avenue, this location offers convenient access to the South End’s acclaimed restaurants, cafes, neighborhood shops, public transportation, and

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FIVE 38-540 MASSACHUSETTS AV LLC
Mailing Address 1018 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446

Land Use

Use Code 111
Description Apartments (4-8 units)
Style APT 4-6 UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,037,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $20,967
CPA Surcharge 1% ($199)
Estimated Annual Tax $21,166

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $588,500 $1,449,100 $2,037,600 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 17, 2013 $9 51800/142

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jan 31, 2022 Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1286034 		Open $2,731
Jan 19, 2022 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1285426 		Open $2,731
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

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

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Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 5,985 890 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (87.3% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
890 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 890 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
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 None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

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Laundry: Common Area, In Building
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Location

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Neighborhood

South End

538 Massachusetts Ave # 3, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

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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
0.4 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
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
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
1.5 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.7 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
2.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 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
1.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 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
0.9 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
0.9 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
2.2 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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Listed for Sale
Jun 23, 2026
$3,800
Original listing
Agent: Andrew Goldberg Office: Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
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Market Statistics

Days on Market
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Price per Sq Ft
$4

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrew Goldberg
Listing Office Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Agent MLS ID CN229425
Office MLS ID AN2589
Listing Data Updated Jun 23, 2026 9:01 AM 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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