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476 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$604,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
801
Sq Ft
$754
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1899
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 25, 2015 • MLS# 71795311 Copied! • Updated May 8, 2015

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,000
Final Sale Price: $604,000
Difference: +$5,000 (+0.8%)
Performance Metrics
100.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $748
Sale $/sq ft: $754
This property sold for $754 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$754/sq ft
Area Average
$362/sq ft
Difference
+108.5%

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

About this home

Located in a sought after South End location, this warm and inviting penthouse, located in an elegant brownstone boasts private roof deck with unparalleled city views! Sought after open layout, hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, & custom updates throughout. Spacious living w/ a gas fireplace, bay window, & recessed lighting. A bonus room w/ custom sliding barn door, just off the living room, makes the perfect office or nursery. The bright, stylish kitchen features Frigidaire Galley stainless appliances, skylight, granite countertops and tall cherry cabinets. Generous master bedroom w/ custom California closet & a bonus closet with washer/dryer. Light-filled bathroom features tile flooring, jetted tub, and ample storage. A full interior staircase leads to private roof deck with stunning city views. Ideal location combined w/ top of the line amenities rounds out this beautiful home!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
51
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73547401
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 9, 2026
$3,900
MLS #73547401 - Active
Sold
May 7, 2015
$604,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 51
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Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2015
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Jane Reitz Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Charlestown

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $3,970 $48,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,970
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$48,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 801 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Closet, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,970
Assessed Value $48,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $200 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Taxes Include Residential Exemption.
Exclusions Living Room Light Fixture.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 51 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
801 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Fourth Floor Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances

Main,Fourth Floor Floor

Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room
Windows: Window(s) - Picture, Storm Window(s)
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.2 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
0.7 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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
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
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 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
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.0 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.3 mi
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
0.8 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
Newman School
0.9 mi
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
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
1.7 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
2.5 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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South End

476 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID TM300321
Office MLS ID BB9041
Listing Data Updated May 8, 2015 5:50 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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