188 Bolton Street # 3, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$480,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$519,000
Final Sale Price:
$480,000
Difference:
$39,000 (-7.5%)
Performance Metrics
92.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$621
Sale $/sq ft:
$574
This property sold for $574 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.5% below the original asking price.
The property spent 32 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$574/sq ft
Area Average
$133/sq ft
Difference
+331.4%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Penthouse 2 bed, 1 bath with a fantastic private roof deck! This South Boston condo was completely gut renovated in 2011 and features Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, central air conditioning, an in-unit washer/dryer, storage, back deck, and a phenomenal private roof deck. Located in the extremely desirable West side of South Boston only a short distance to the Seaport District, and just 5 blocks to the Broadway Train Station.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.2%
Price Range
42
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73554913
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 25, 2026
$4,000
MLS #73554913 - Active
Sold
Dec 16, 2015
$480,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 42
Listed for Sale
Oct 9, 2015
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Sylvia
Office: Terrier Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,000 | - | - | MLS #73554913 - Active |
| 12/16/2015 | ✓ Sold | $480,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/09/2015 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $499,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $2,350 | $349,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,350
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$150
Monthly
Assessed Value
$349,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1905
Living Area
836 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck, Deck - Roof
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,350
Assessed Value
$349,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$150 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
1
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
42 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
836 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Room Details
Other Floor
Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1905
Effective Year (Renovated):
2011
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.2 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
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 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
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
F
Clap Elementary School
1.2 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 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
1.4 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
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.4 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.5 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 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
2.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 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
UP Academy
0.4 mi
McCormack Middle
1.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
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
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 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
2.0 mi
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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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+
Boston Latin School
2.7 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.9 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
South Boston
188 Bolton Street # 3, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Michael Sylvia
Listing Office
Terrier Real Estate
Office Phone
617-212-1900
Agent MLS ID
NB111818
Office MLS ID
AN0977
Listing Data Updated
Dec 16, 2015 4:05 PM EST
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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