79 Waltham Street # 2, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$786,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$659,000
Final Sale Price:
$786,000
Difference:
+$127,000 (+19.3%)
Performance Metrics
119.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,006
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,200
This property sold for $1,200 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 19.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 16 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
$1,200/sq ft
Area Average
$392/sq ft
Difference
+206.3%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Celebrate spring by calling "Eight Streets" home. Ask any resident and they'll tell you there is no better place to live. All the style and sensibility of the South End along with a strong element of community nurtured by residents old and new make it special neighborhood—one you will never want to leave. 79 Waltham Street, #2 is the perfect place to plant your South End roots. Warm and inviting, this quintessential parlor unit offers all the traditional brownstone charm—bow front, high ceilings, ornamental fireplace, wood floors—as well as fresh features including granite & stainless kitchen, sunny updated bathroom, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Feel connected to big Boston with endless dining and shopping options mere steps away and enjoy that feeling of "home" with parks, public gardens and good people just out your front door. Open houses Thursday 5:00-6:30, Saturday 11:30-1:00 and Sunday 1:30-3:00.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73555805
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 28, 2026
$4,500
MLS #73555805 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73484155
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 2, 2026
$835,000
MLS #73484155
Previous Transaction - MLS #72949533
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 16, 2022
$830,000
MLS #72949533
Sold
Apr 28, 2017
$786,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Mar 8, 2017
$659,000
Original listing
Agent: Erin Feeney
Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,500 | - | - | MLS #73555805 - Active |
| 06/02/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $835,000 | - | - | MLS #73484155 |
| 05/16/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $830,000 | - | - | MLS #72949533 |
| 04/28/2017 | ✓ Sold | $786,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/08/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $659,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $5,448 | $514,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,448
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$198
Per month
Assessed Value
$514,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
655 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
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
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,448
Assessed Value
$514,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$198
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
See Attachments For Condo Docs/budget And Info On Deck Rights.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
655 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
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, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
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
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
Blackstone Elementary School
0.1 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
0.2 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.5 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.8 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
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.8 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
0.9 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
F
Condon K-8 School
1.0 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.7 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
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.2 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
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.9 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
1.2 mi
Timilty Middle
1.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.5 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
Newman School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.2 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
1.3 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
1.6 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
2.0 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
2.6 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
2.6 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
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Neighborhood
South End
79 Waltham Street # 2, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Erin Feeney
Listing Office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone
617-322-3933
Agent MLS ID
BB804749
Office MLS ID
AN0762
Listing Data Updated
Apr 29, 2017 2:29 PM 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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