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8 Covington St # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$725,500
Est. $4,724/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,787
Sq Ft
$406
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1911
Year Built
25
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 21, 2015 • MLS# 71786281 Copied!

About this home

Meticulously renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bi-level, with 2 deeded, direct access parking spaces! No expense was spared in this 2006 complete renovation, boasting hydronic radiant floor heating on each level, central air conditioning, in unit washer/dryer. Spacious living room with gas fireplace, wet bar and beverage center leading out to a large private deck provide an ideal layout for entertaining. Chefs kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Master bedroom with tastefully designed en suite marble bath. Additional family room on lower level with endless possibilities. Only one block from the beach and a short walk to public transportation and all that Broadway has to offer.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner OLMSTEAD ROBERT
Mailing Address 8 COVINGTON ST #3, SOUTH BOSTON, MA, 02127

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $826,700
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,507
CPA Surcharge 1% ($75)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,582

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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1911
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,787 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $725,500
Difference: +$26,500 (+3.8%)
Performance Metrics
103.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $391
Sale $/sq ft: $406
This property sold for $406 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$406/sq ft
Area Average
$311/sq ft
Difference
+30.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1911
Living Area 1,787 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Hydronic Floor Heat(radiant)
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Deeded, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,147
Assessed Value $568,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1911
Structure Type: Detached, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant)
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Deeded, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

8 Covington St # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

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
St. Peter Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.5 mi | #816 of 824 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Condon K-8 School
0.6 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Clap Elementary School
0.8 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Dever Elementary School
1.0 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.0 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 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
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.4 mi | #728 of 824 | Score: 33.7
Dropped 53 spots from last year
-24.5 below state avg
288 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.5 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.3 mi
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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
UP Academy
0.3 mi
McCormack Middle
0.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
0.9 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
Cathedral High School
1.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 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
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 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
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
3.5 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

41.7%
Price Range
81
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73509543
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Apr 29, 2026
$1,199,000
MLS #73509543 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73201676
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 1, 2024
$1,190,000
MLS #73201676
Previous Transaction - MLS #72363282
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Previously Sold
Sep 5, 2018
$887,500
MLS #72363282
Sold
Mar 18, 2015
$725,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 81
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 21, 2015
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Kevin Caulfield Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 29, 2026 Sold $1,199,000
Apr 1, 2024 Sold $1,190,000
Sep 5, 2018 Sold $887,500
Jan 21, 2015 New Listing Added $699,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
25 days
Price per Sq Ft
$406

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $7,147 $568,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,147
Tax Year 2014
HOA Fee
$260
Per month
Assessed Value
$568,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kevin Caulfield
Listing Office Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Agent MLS ID NB111594
Office MLS ID BB5984
Listing Data Updated Mar 18, 2015 2:31 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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