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158 West Canton Street, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$3,825,000
Est. $21,725/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,500
Sq Ft
$1,093
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1867
Year Built
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 8, 2018 • MLS# 72322843 Copied!

About this home

The ultimate South End location! Beautiful single family Victorian home located on tree lined, quiet side street. Thoughtfully restored to preserve original crown moldings, marble mantels and door casings. Grand parlor level with 11' ceilings. Rear parlor library with custom built-in bookcases and wood-burning fireplace, original pocket doors to spacious front living room. Street level eat-in kitchen with large island, great storage and convenient half-bath. Pass thru pantry to formal dining room with original marble mantel. Third floor master bedroom with large walk-in and gracious bed alcove. Guest bedroom, ideal for home office or nursery. All tile bath with deep claw foot soaking tub. Top floor guest and children's floor with two large bedrooms, additional side room and full bath with steam shower. Garden level family/play room and storage area. Deep landscaped garden with western sunlight. Two full parking spaces. Central a/c and more.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner STAPLETON AMY ROSSE
Mailing Address 158 WEST CANTON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02118

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $4,456,600
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $45,858
CPA Surcharge 1% ($448)
Estimated Annual Tax $46,307

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $1,428,600 $3,028,000 $4,456,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 23, 2018 $3,825,000 60065/195

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Aug 6, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1633638
Closed $2,000
Sep 20, 2022 Long Form/Alteration Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #ALT1281700
Closed $12,000
Sep 7, 2021 Certificate of Occupancy
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #COO1221344
Closed $995,000
Jun 29, 2021 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1213321
Open $2,500
Jun 28, 2021 Amendment to a Long Form
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #A1052025
Open $55,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1867
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,895,000
Final Sale Price: $3,825,000
Difference: $70,000 (-1.8%)
Performance Metrics
98.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,113
Sale $/sq ft: $1,093
This property sold for $1,093 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.8% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,093/sq ft
Area Average
$384/sq ft
Difference
+184.6%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1867
Living Area 3,500 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Victorian
Roof Rubber
Features Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Enclosed

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $26,206
Assessed Value $2,719,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1867
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
Road Frontage: 20.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

158 West Canton Street, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.1 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
Blackstone Elementary School
0.2 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.3 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
Perkins Elementary School
0.6 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
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 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
Park Street School
0.9 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 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
2.0 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
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.8 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
1.2 mi
UP Academy
1.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 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
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 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
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+
Boston Latin School
1.4 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
1.9 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
2.4 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
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
2.7 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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57.5%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73485860
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Currently Listed
Mar 12, 2026
$8,995,000
MLS #73485860 - Active
Sold
Aug 23, 2018
$3,825,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2018
$3,895,000
Original listing
Agent: Sprogis Neale Doherty Team Office: Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 27, 2026 Sold $8,995,000
May 8, 2018 New Listing Added $3,895,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
28 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,093

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $26,206 $2,719,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$26,206
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$2,719,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sprogis Neale Doherty Team
Listing Office Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM009294
Office MLS ID NB1524
Listing Data Updated Aug 23, 2018 12:34 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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