106 Barnes Ave, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston's Orient Heights
$680,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$719,900
Final Sale Price:
$680,000
Difference:
$39,900 (-5.5%)
Performance Metrics
94.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
-1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$189
Sale $/sq ft:
$178
This property sold for $178 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.5% below the original asking price.
With only -1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Large, immaculate, modern three family. Well maintained & owner occupied for over 40 years. Lots of great updates... New kitchens, baths, circuit breakers, windows, roof, wall air conditioners, etc. Separate electric. One heat/ hot water source by oil. Rent includes heat/ hot. Driveway for 1-2 cars... Fenced yard, with shed. One block from Orient Heights MBTA. 5 minutes to beach. Plenty of street parking too. Largest unit (3rd floor) can be deliver vacant. Private showings with 48 hour notice. Must EMAIL listing agent.
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Property History
Market Insights
49.6%
Price Range
155
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73549075
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 14, 2026
$1,349,900
MLS #73549075 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72846687
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 8, 2021
$1,220,000
MLS #72846687
Sold
Nov 22, 2015
$680,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 155
Listed for Sale
Nov 20, 2015
$719,900
Original listing
Agent: John LaPlaca
Office: RealtyVentures
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,349,900 | - | - | MLS #73549075 - Active |
| 09/08/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,220,000 | - | - | MLS #72846687 |
| 11/22/2015 | ✓ Sold | $680,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/20/2015 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $719,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $4,611 | $366,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,611
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$366,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1960
Living Area
3,810 sq ft
Lot Size
0.11 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
15
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
$1,400/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent
$1,200/mo · N
Unit 3 Rent
$2,000/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent
$4,600/mo
Gross Income
$55,200
Net Operating Income
$55,200
Cap Rate
7.67%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,611
Assessed Value
$366,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Living room & dining room open (considered 2 rooms)
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
155 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,810 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Granite
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Electric
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
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
F
Guild Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#789 of 824
|
Score: 29.4
Dropped 218 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
259 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
B+
Bradley Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#272 of 824
|
Score: 51.8
Dropped 213 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Otis Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#551 of 824
|
Score: 42.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-15.3 below state avg
408 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.9 mi
|
#670 of 824
|
Score: 37.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
279 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.9 mi
|
#777 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
McKay K-8 School
2.1 mi
|
#332 of 352
|
Score: 27.6
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-30.7 below state avg
640 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
2.1 mi
|
#5 of 12
|
Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
2.1 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Adams Elementary School
2.2 mi
|
#767 of 824
|
Score: 31.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
237 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
4.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
6.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
6.3 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
Dearborn Middle School
6.8 mi
Nativity Prep School
6.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
6.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
7.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
11.4 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
Edwards Middle
3.4 mi
UP Academy
4.4 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C-
East Boston High School
1.7 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
D
Charlestown High School
3.1 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
Quincy Upper School
4.2 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
4.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
4.7 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
5.2 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
5.8 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
5.9 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 School
6.1 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
6.4 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
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Neighborhood
East Boston's Orient Heights
106 Barnes Ave, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128
Listing Information
Listing Agent
John LaPlaca
Agent MLS ID
BB800910
Office MLS ID
BB9200
Listing Data Updated
Nov 24, 2015 2:30 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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