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1597 Washington St # 508, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$885,000
Est. $5,737/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
974
Sq Ft
$909
Price/Sq Ft
2000
Year Built
Condominium
Type
25
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 6, 2016 • MLS# 72033328 Copied!

About this home

2 bed/2 full bath corner unit with large windows for maximum sun and expansive views. One deeded inside garage parking space. Large master bed has floor to ceiling bay window and en suite bath. Good size second bedroom. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and cherry cabinets with opening to dining room. Laundry room with space for storage. Living and dining rooms have hardwood floors. Gas fireplace. Extra storage on fifth floor and bike room in garage. Professionally managed building with weekday on-site superintendent. Two elevators accessible from garage. Garbage storage room on fifth floor. Neighborhood amenities include Flour Bakery Café and many other fine restaurants. Walgreens, Whole Foods Market, Foodie's Market, SoWa Galleries, public transportation, medical and dental facilities,

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner JOSEPH ROBERT
Mailing Address 1597 WASHINGTON ST #402, BOSTON, MA, 02118

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,011,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,404
CPA Surcharge 1% ($94)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,498

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,011,100 $1,011,100 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 30, 2022 $820,000 68262/211
Sep 23, 2022 $100 68241/345
Jul 15, 2022 $1 67949/117
Jun 30, 2022 $3,220,000 67886/297
Jun 29, 2022 $975,000 67869/344
May 27, 2022 $1,100,000 67707/296
May 27, 2022 $10 67707/300
Apr 1, 2022 $100 67422/321
Oct 1, 2021 $860,000 66396/295
Sep 2, 2021 $1 66221/298

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 9, 2026 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1857213 		Open $10,000
May 29, 2026 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1855755 		Open $25,000
May 27, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1853266 		Open $6,000
May 20, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1845004 		Open $2,149,172
May 11, 2026 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1847088 		Open $15,000
Apr 8, 2026 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1837506 		Open $12,000
Apr 8, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1837178 		Open $50,000
Apr 6, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1836329 		Open $106,000
Mar 2, 2026 Long Form/Alteration Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #ALT1822622 		Open $1,110,830
Oct 31, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1794559 		Closed $7,000
Oct 21, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1790318 		Closed $1,500
Sep 30, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1783127 		Closed $52,720
Aug 16, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1755114 		Open $25,000
Aug 1, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1728888 		Open $63,780
Jul 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1748215 		Open $17,500
Jul 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1748195 		Open $17,500
Jun 25, 2025 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1728889 		Open $63,780
Jun 4, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1729627 		Open $11,500
Jun 2, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1725072 		Open $11,500
May 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1721570 		Open $11,500
May 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1721543 		Open $11,500
Dec 11, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1676993 		Open $17,500
Dec 10, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1676997 		Open $1,500
Aug 19, 2024 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1634428 		Open $3,000
Mar 25, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1583390 		Closed $75,000
Feb 23, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #SF1567340 		Open $2,000
Feb 1, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1564509 		Closed $22,000
Jan 10, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1561770 		Closed $15,000
Jan 8, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1486461 		Closed $150,000
Dec 17, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1553932 		Closed $10,000
Dec 5, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1546107 		Closed $252,000
Nov 20, 2023 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1546097 		Open $3,000
Oct 17, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1535779 		Closed $9,500
Sep 7, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1522830 		Closed $2,000
Aug 25, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1519351 		Closed $5,000
Aug 17, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1513421 		Open $7,000
Aug 15, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1512946 		Closed $2,500
Jul 12, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1495055 		Open $41,000
Jun 5, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1481760 		Closed $42,640
May 16, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1474935 		Closed $800
Mar 15, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1448008 		Closed $36,000
Aug 19, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1374943 		Open $900
Jun 8, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1340099 		Open $5,000
May 25, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1338030 		Closed $3,000
Apr 26, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1315317 		Open $105,000
Apr 8, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1288984 		Closed $30,995
Mar 17, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1306543 		Open $3,047,149
Mar 17, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTDEM
Demolition - Exterior
Permit #SF1306539 		Open $124,663
Aug 5, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1230181 		Closed $7,000
Aug 3, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1229651 		Closed $3,000
Aug 2, 2021 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1228121 		Open $26,500
Jul 15, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1211594 		Open $33,600
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

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 Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2000
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
974 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $917,500
Final Sale Price: $885,000
Difference: $32,500 (-3.5%)
Performance Metrics
96.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $942
Sale $/sq ft: $909
This property sold for $909 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.5% below the original asking price.

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
$909/sq ft
Area Average
$204/sq ft
Difference
+344.7%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2000
Living Area 974 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool Association
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,634
Assessed Value $781,400

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2000
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

1597 Washington St # 508, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

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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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.2 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
0.4 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
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.5 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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.6 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.7 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
F
Condon K-8 School
1.2 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
C
Hale Elementary School
1.2 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.3 mi
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
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
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
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 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
1.0 mi
UP Academy
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.9 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
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
1.6 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.2 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
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.8 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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99.5%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541389
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Currently Listed
Jun 25, 2026
$4,200
MLS #73541389 - Active
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Sold
Aug 15, 2016
$885,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 89
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Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2016
$917,500
Original listing
Agent: Greg Jackson Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $4,200 —
Jul 6, 2016 New Listing Added $917,500 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
25 days
Price per Sq Ft
$909

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $6,634 $781,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,634
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$509
Per month
Assessed Value
$781,400

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB800411
Office MLS ID BB9947
Listing Data Updated Aug 23, 2016 10:53 AM 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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