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659 E 6th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$685,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,564
Sq Ft
$438
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1890
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 4, 2017 • MLS# 72237950 Copied! • Updated Dec 15, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $739,000
Final Sale Price: $685,000
Difference: $54,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $473
Sale $/sq ft: $438
This property sold for $438 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$438/sq ft
Area Average
$306/sq ft
Difference
+43.0%

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

About this home

Spacious and beautifully maintained home in South Boston! As you enter the home you are greeted with tall ceilings, natural light and hardwood floors throughout. The expansive eat-in kitchen is drenched with sunlight from the full glass sliders leading out to the back deck. There is both a large living room and dining room. A convenient full bathroom completes the main level. Above the stairwell is a skylight that lights the way to the generous master bedroom with a closet. Down a long hall are two more bright bedrooms with closets and a full bathroom. Enjoy outdoor living on the back deck and abundant fenced in backyard. Extremely close to the beaches and Castle Island. Come see this fantastic home at the open house!

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Property History

Market Insights

40.4%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73499669
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Apr 10, 2026
$1,149,000
MLS #73499669 - Active
Sold
Dec 15, 2017
$685,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Oct 4, 2017
$739,000
Original listing
Agent: Matthew Langlois Office: Redfin Corp.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $5,504 $519,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,504
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$519,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,564 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Walk-out Access
Laundry In Basement
Features Finish - Earthen Plaster

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,504
Assessed Value $519,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,564 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Levels
Multi/Split

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
8 x 6
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
13 x 13
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
16 x 17
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Slider
Living Room
11 x 15
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bedroom3
3 x 11
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
7 x 6
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
12 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
16 x 15
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Finish - Earthen Plaster
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Paved Drive
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
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.3 mi | #816 of 824 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
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
D
Dever Elementary School
1.2 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Clap Elementary School
1.4 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.6 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.6 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
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.9 mi | #728 of 824 | Score: 33.7
Dropped 53 spots from last year
-24.5 below state avg
288 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
2.0 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.8 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.5 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.8 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.7 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
UP Academy
0.8 mi
McCormack Middle
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.8 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
1.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.4 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
Newman School
2.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.8 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.9 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
C-
East Boston High School
3.3 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
A+
Boston Latin School
3.5 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
D
Charlestown High School
3.6 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 Boston

659 E 6th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Matthew Langlois
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Office Phone 617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID CN215043
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Dec 15, 2017 3:15 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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