438 W 4th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$1,195,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,796
Sq Ft
$427
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1890
Year Built
1
Day on Market
Sold 2018 Listed Apr 5, 2018 • MLS# 72303586 Copied! • Updated May 8, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,187,000
Final Sale Price: $1,195,000
Difference: +$8,000 (+0.7%)
Performance Metrics
100.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $425
Sale $/sq ft: $427
This property sold for $427 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$427/sq ft
Area Median
$648/sq ft
Difference
34.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

West Side 3 Family, one of the few left! Situated in the hottest area of South Boston. This Flood Square, Italianate Victorian is ideally located on a quiet side street. The burgeoning restaurant scene of Dorchester St. and Broadway is around the corner, and provides easy access to on street parking. Downtown Boston is a quick T stop away. Walk or ride your bike. Only blocks from 2 T stops, and yards from Bus Line. Simple access to Rt 93 and points beyond. Grand entrance hall and impressive spiral staircase provide access to 3 units and full unfinished basement. 4 electric panels (common and 3 units), windows, first floor furnace, 2nd and 3rd floor electric heat, and cement/fiber siding are done. Update units to create great income, renovate top two floors as owners duplex with rental unit, or condo, and take advantage of sizzling hot RE market of Southie. Units are leased through 8/31/18. 24 hour notice is required for showing. Sold as is. Inspection for informational purposes only.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

31.2%
Price Range
2
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73602033
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 13, 2026
$1,725,000
MLS #73602033 - Active
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Sold
May 8, 2018
$1,195,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 2
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Listed for Sale
Apr 5, 2018
$1,187,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Carroll Office: Keating Brokerage

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $9,723 $927,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,723
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$927,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,796 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 14

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent $1,800/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $1,750/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent $1,700/mo
Total Monthly Rent $5,250/mo
Gross Income $63,000
Net Operating Income $63,000
Cap Rate 5.31%
Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Bathroom With Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Office/den, Dining Room
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $9,723
Assessed Value $927,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Units Are Currently Tenanted. Leases Through 8/31/18.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color green
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 2 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,796 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Dining Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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

3 schools
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Perkins Elementary
0.3 mi
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Middle School Academy
0.2 mi
UP Academy
0.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Boston Collaborative High School
0.2 mi | #389 of 346 | Score: 22.8
Dropped 2 spots from last year
282 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
F
Excel High School
0.2 mi | #332 of 346 | Score: 26.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-31.8 below state avg
90 students Very Diverse
11 sports • 241 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 10-12
Excel High
0.2 mi
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Neighborhood

South Boston

438 W 4th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Carroll
Listing Office Keating Brokerage
Office Phone 617-698-7700
Agent MLS ID BB802379
Office MLS ID AC0769
Listing Data Updated May 8, 2018 2:33 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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