583 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End

$645,000

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,038

Sq Ft

$621

Price/Sq Ft

0.02

Acres

1820

Year Built

Condominium

Type

5

Days on Market

Sold 2015 Listed Apr 8, 2015 • MLS# 71813907 Copied! • Updated Aug 5, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $639,000

Final Sale Price: $645,000

Difference: +$6,000 (+0.9%)

Performance Metrics

100.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

5

Days on Market

Very fast sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $616

Sale $/sq ft: $621

This property sold for $621 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Enjoy this gorgeous penthouse with 15 windows featuring 2 bedrooms plus den. Unit staircase leads to landing with 4' skylight overhead and entrance to lovely corner living/dining room with hardwood floors, electric fireplace, bay window and skyline views. Beautifully renovated stainless steel & Corian kitchen with cherry cabinets. Wonderful master suite with fully built-out closet and stunning bath. Second bedroom has bay window and full bath across the hall. Common roof deck with panoramic views.

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Property History

Market Insights

23.7%

Price Range

6

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73589398

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Oct 11, 2026

$838,000

MLS #73589398 - Active

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✓

Sold

Jul 27, 2015

$645,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 6

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 8, 2015

$639,000

Original listing

Agent: Steven Cohen Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/11/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$838,000	-	-	MLS #73589398 - Active
07/27/2015	✓ Sold	$645,000	-	-	Property sold
04/08/2015	🏠 Listed for Sale	$639,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2015	$6,237	$515,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,237

Tax Year 2015

HOA Fee

$275

Monthly

Assessed Value

$515,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1820

Living Area 1,038 sq ft

Lot Size 0.02 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Electric

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Y

Laundry In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

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 $6,237

Assessed Value $515,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $275 Monthly

Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance

Amenities Hot Water

Optional Fee Includes None

Pets Yes

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]

Unit/Building 5

Sq Ft Source Measured

Documents Unit Deed (1)

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1820

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,038 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Stories

1

Entry Level

5

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 room Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: In Unit

Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1820

Effective Year (Renovated): 1990

Structure Type: Rowhouse

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

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: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access

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 | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-22.5 below state avg

337 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

D

Perkins Elementary School

0.4 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2

Improved 35 spots from last year

-27 below state avg

201 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

Blackstone Elementary School

0.4 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2

Improved 13 spots from last year

-32 below state avg

572 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

D

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

0.5 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8

Improved 14 spots from last year

-29.4 below state avg

716 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

0.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4

Improved 363 spots from last year

-37.8 below state avg

80 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-12

B

Excel Academy Charter School

0.8 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 56.4

Improved 166 spots from last year

-1.9 below state avg

1,376 students Moderate

High Graduation Rate Rising School

Grades 05-12

Kingsley Montessori School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-06

C

Hale Elementary School

1.1 mi | #589 of 825 | Score: 41.3

Dropped 288 spots from last year

-16.9 below state avg

167 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

Tobin K-8 School

1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 24.6

Dropped 8 spots from last year

-33.6 below state avg

355 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

The Learning Project

1.1 mi

Grades K-06

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

1.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2

Improved 3 spots from last year

-35 below state avg

246 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Middle School Academy

1.5 mi

Nativity Prep School

1.6 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

1.8 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5

Improved 187 spots from last year

-15.7 below state avg

1,225 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

3.1 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

6.4 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0

Improved 19 spots from last year

-23.2 below state avg

458 students Diverse

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

0.7 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6

Improved 94 spots from last year

+3.4 above state avg

1,518 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: 33.4

Improved 356 spots from last year

-24.8 below state avg

565 students Moderate

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

1.0 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4

Dropped 7 spots from last year

-13.8 below state avg

575 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

Newman School

1.0 mi

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.2 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7

Improved 60 spots from last year

+15.5 above state avg

2,382 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

1.5 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+6.7 above state avg

1,669 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

2.1 mi

Grades 06-09

C

Ruth Batson Academy

2.3 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1

Improved 345 spots from last year

-29.1 below state avg

584 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

D

English High School

2.7 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9

Improved 30 spots from last year

-29.3 below state avg

653 students Diverse

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

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South End

583 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steven Cohen Team

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Office Phone 617-542-0012

Agent MLS ID TM003012

Office MLS ID BB5522

Listing Data Updated Aug 5, 2015 3:21 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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