87 Gainsborough St # 107, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115 • The Fenway
$776,667
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$750,000
Final Sale Price:
$776,667
Difference:
+$26,667 (+3.6%)
Performance Metrics
103.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$909
Sale $/sq ft:
$941
This property sold for $941 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 11 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
$941/sq ft
Area Average
$251/sq ft
Difference
+275.5%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Beautiful two bedroom condo with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops. This unit features beautiful hardwood floors, exposed brick, recessed lighting, a beautifully updated bathroom with a walk-in shower, central heat & a/c and a washer/dryer. This unit is on desirable, tree-lined Gainsborough St. which features 24 hr. security guard and daily trash pickup. Elevator building with intercom system. Within a few blocks of Northeastern University, Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory, Symphony Hall. FIRST SHOWINGS AT OPEN HOUSES: Fri. 4/6/18 6-7:00 PM, Sat. 4/7/18 12:00-1:30 PM, Sun. 4/8/18 12:00-1:30 PM. Leased until 8/31/2018. Buyer must cooperate with Seller's 1031 Exchange with a flexible closing date.
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Property History
Market Insights
8.5%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73213784
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 30, 2024
$820,000
MLS #73213784
Sold
Jul 31, 2018
$776,667
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Sale
Apr 3, 2018
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: Lawrence Fisch
Office: Boston's Preferred Properties, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $820,000 | - | - | MLS #73213784 |
| 07/31/2018 | ✓ Sold | $776,667 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/03/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $750,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5,818 | $555,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,818
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$357
Monthly
Assessed Value
$555,200
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1910
Living Area
825 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
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
$5,818
Assessed Value
$555,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$357 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
107
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
Rules & Regs (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
825 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
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, Carpet
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom, Security Guard
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1910
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Heat Pump
Cooling:
Central Air
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
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.4 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
Kids Are People School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.6 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.8 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
Tobin K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.5 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Epiphany School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
2.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
A+
Boston Latin School
0.7 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
Newman School
0.7 mi
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
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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
Meridian Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.7 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
2.8 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
The Fenway
87 Gainsborough St # 107, Boston MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115
Listing Information
Listing Office
Boston's Preferred Properties, Inc.
Office Phone
617-859-3838
Agent MLS ID
BB981704
Office MLS ID
BB9884
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2018 9:15 AM 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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