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492 Massachusetts Ave # 71, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$700,000
Est. $4,729/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
871
Sq Ft
$804
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1910
Year Built
Condominium
Type
130
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 7, 2016 • MLS# 72063187 Copied!

About this home

Dreams do Come True! Sundrenched Top Floor Penthouse 2 Bedroom in the Heart of the South End! The Dramatic Open Livingroom has Custom Curved Bay Windows with Endless Views! Designer Chef's Upgraded Kitchen with abundant cabinetry and lucite Breakfast bar! Two Very Generous Bedrooms! Giant Closets! Gleaming Jacobean stained Hardwood Floors throughout! Lavish Carrara Marble Tiled Full Bath with Rainhead Shower! Huge New Roofdeck with Amazing Skyline Views!!! Professionally managed elevator building in the most accessible South End location! Minutes to Everything! Orange Line T Stop, Bus lines, Back Bay, Shops & Chic New Eateries! Don't Miss this Wonderful Opportunity at a truly Remarkable Price!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner WOLFBERG DEVELOPMENT LLC
Mailing Address C/O PLS GROUP, CHICAGO, IL, 60606

Land Use

Use Code 357
Description N/A

Tax Information

Assessed Value $797,700
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,208
CPA Surcharge 1% ($72)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,280

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $797,700 $797,700 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 15, 2022 $100 68079/191
Jun 2, 2022 $705,000 67740/332
Jun 1, 2022 $649,000 67732/44
Sep 30, 2021 $691,000 66394/70
May 19, 2021 $1 65496/278
Jan 16, 2020 $10 62401/60
Oct 10, 2018 $720,000 60270/288
Sep 25, 2018 $675,000 60208/157
Jul 6, 2017 $9 58183/166
Jun 2, 2016 $695,000 56214/247

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 1, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1813490 		Open $1,750
Aug 7, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1744464 		Open $71,460
Aug 17, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1239621 		Open $2,000
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: geocode_proximity (89.2% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
871 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,999
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: $49,999 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
130
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $861
Sale $/sq ft: $804
This property sold for $804 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

At 130 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$804/sq ft
Area Average
$399/sq ft
Difference
+101.7%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 871 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,038
Assessed Value $548,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

492 Massachusetts Ave # 71, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Walkability

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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
0.2 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
0.4 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
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
0.9 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
0.9 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
0.8 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
2.4 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
2.8 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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Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541985
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Currently Listed
Jun 25, 2026
$699,900
MLS #73541985 - Active
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Sold
Jan 31, 2017
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 131
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Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2016
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Frank Celeste Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $699,900 —
Sep 7, 2016 New Listing Added $699,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
130 days
Price per Sq Ft
$804

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $6,038 $548,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,038
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$486
Monthly
Assessed Value
$548,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Frank Celeste
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB802670
Office MLS ID BB9059
Listing Data Updated Jan 31, 2017 4:55 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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