156 Porter St # 421, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston
$620,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$645,000
Final Sale Price:
$620,000
Difference:
$25,000 (-3.9%)
Performance Metrics
96.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$627
Sale $/sq ft:
$603
This property sold for $603 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.9% below the original asking price.
With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Stunning oversized one bedroom penthouse loft featuring dramatic twenty-two foot ceilings, incredible wall of soundproof windows overlooking your private deck with sweeping panoramic city skyline views. This exquisite loft is flooded with natural light and features a lovely, renovated cooks kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built in microwave, dishwasher and gas cooking. This sunny home features a wonderful floor plan with two full bathrooms, separate laundry area off the spacious bedroom, motorized blinds, central air-conditioning, and TWO PARKING SPACES! Porter Lofts features elegant common areas, elevator, on site super, and is pet friendly. Situated in the best location in all East Boston, you are steps to the T, minutes to Downtown with easy access to the Ted Williams Tunnel and Sumner Tunnel. Fantastic neighborhood with beautiful parks, a brand new library and lots of great fabulous new restaurants.
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Property History
Market Insights
18.7%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73438763
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 5, 2025
$762,500
MLS #73438763
Sold
Aug 18, 2017
$620,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
Listed for Sale
Jun 27, 2017
$645,000
Original listing
Agent: Judy Pagano
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $762,500 | - | - | MLS #73438763 |
| 08/18/2017 | ✓ Sold | $620,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/27/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $645,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,381 | $413,664 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,381
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$460
Monthly
Assessed Value
$413,664
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1910
Living Area
1,028 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Balcony
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
None
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,381
Assessed Value
$413,664
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$460 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Loft"]
Unit/Building
421
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
23 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,028 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
2
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1910
Effective Year (Renovated):
2014
Structure Type:
Loft
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
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
D
McKay K-8 School
0.2 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
0.2 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+
Otis Elementary School
0.2 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
0.3 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
East Boston Central Catholic School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Adams Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#767 of 824
|
Score: 31.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
237 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
0.5 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
C+
Mario Umana Academy
0.6 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
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
1.1 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.5 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
4.7 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
Nativity Prep School
4.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
5.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
5.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.7 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
1.8 mi
UP Academy
2.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C-
East Boston High School
0.6 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
1.5 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
2.3 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
2.8 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.8 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
4.0 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
4.0 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
4.2 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
4.7 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
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Neighborhood
East Boston
156 Porter St # 421, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Judy Pagano
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID
BB806585
Office MLS ID
BB5919
Listing Data Updated
Aug 18, 2017 1:59 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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