278 Clarendon Street # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay

$649,000

Est. $4,134/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

767

Sq Ft

$846

Price/Sq Ft

1910

Year Built

Condominium

Type

15

Days on Market

Closed Listed Jan 12, 2017 • MLS# 72108048 Copied!

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About this home

Location and style, this expansive corner unit one-bedroom is in one of Back Bay's classic buildings! The architecturally distinctive arched windows allow light and air to flow through and the open concept layout offers options for creating additional sleeping or office areas. There is a huge walk-in closet built out by California Closets as well as a huge bedroom closet and other storage places in the unit .There is a common storage area for bikes , common laundry and a common front garden area. The unit was just painted and the building has recently undergone a number of major upgrades and capital improvements:(see attached list)

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GILMORE CURTIS

Mailing Address 278 CLARENDON ST #3, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102

Description Condominium

Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $852,800

Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Base Tax $8,775

CPA Surcharge 1% ($77)

Estimated Annual Tax $8,853

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$0	$852,800	$852,800	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Jan 29, 2021	$660,000	64686/211
Jun 2, 2020	$1,221,595	63108/274
Sep 20, 2016	$9	56801/117
Oct 1, 2009	$9	45566/163
Nov 15, 2005	$9	38480/206
Aug 26, 2003	$360,000	32568/123
Feb 26, 2003	$9	30677/309
Oct 6, 1998	$227,000	22974/242
May 10, 1988	$252,500	14682/051
Aug 14, 1987	$255,000	13979/344

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Jun 20, 2024	Short Form Bldg Permit INTEXT Interior/Exterior Work Permit #SF1607932	Closed	$12,350
Jun 8, 2022	Short Form Bldg Permit ROOF Roofing Permit #SF1329486	Open	—

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

1910

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

767 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $649,000

Final Sale Price: $649,000

Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)

Performance Metrics

100.0%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold at asking price

15

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $846

Sale $/sq ft: $846

This property sold for $846 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 15 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

$846/sq ft

Area Average

$321/sq ft

Difference

+163.6%

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 767 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry Common Area

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,213

Assessed Value $533,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Common Area

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910

Structure Type: Attached

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil

Cooling: None

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

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

278 Clarendon Street # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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

The Learning Project

< 0.1 mi

Grades K-06

Park Street School

0.3 mi

Grades K-07

Kingsley Montessori School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-06

Advent School

0.4 mi

Grades K-06

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

0.7 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

F

Blackstone Elementary School

0.9 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3

Improved 12 spots from last year

-31.9 below state avg

582 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C

Hurley K-8 School

1.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8

Dropped 23 spots from last year

-22.4 below state avg

335 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

Kids Are People School

1.1 mi

Grades PK-12

D

Perkins Elementary School

1.2 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

St. John Elementary School

1.4 mi

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

2.0 mi

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

Nativity Prep School

2.6 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

3.0 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

Dearborn Middle School

3.2 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

3.2 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

4.3 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

Timilty Middle

1.8 mi

Edwards Middle

1.8 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

Newman School

0.3 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

0.8 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

1.0 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

1.7 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

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.7 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

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

D

Charlestown High School

2.0 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

A+

Boston Latin Academy

2.6 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-

East Boston High School

2.9 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

C

Ruth Batson Academy

3.0 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

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Current Active Listing - MLS #73531459

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Currently Listed

Jun 7, 2026

$3,550

MLS #73531459 - Active

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72305320

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Previously Sold

Jun 1, 2018

$608,000

MLS #72305320

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Mar 21, 2017

$649,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 16

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Jan 12, 2017

$649,000

Original listing

Agent: Joanna Hochman Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/07/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$3,550	-	-	MLS #73531459 - Active
06/01/2018	🏷️ Previously Sold	$608,000	-	-	MLS #72305320
03/21/2017	✓ Sold	$649,000	-	-	Property sold
01/12/2017	🏠 Listed for Sale	$649,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 7, 2026	Sold	$3,550	—
Jun 1, 2018	Sold	$608,000	—
Jan 12, 2017	New Listing Added	$649,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

15 days

Price per Sq Ft

$846

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2017	$3,213	$533,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,213

Tax Year 2017

HOA Fee

$385

Monthly

Assessed Value

$533,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joanna Hochman

Agent MLS ID BB900915

Office MLS ID BB9947

Listing Data Updated Mar 21, 2017 11:22 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.