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565 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$870,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,134
Sq Ft
$767
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1920
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 17, 2018 • MLS# 72329961 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2018

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $860,000
Final Sale Price: $870,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+1.2%)
Performance Metrics
101.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $758
Sale $/sq ft: $767
This property sold for $767 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 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
$767/sq ft
Area Average
$242/sq ft
Difference
+217.3%

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

About this home

This charming residence is ideally located on historic Chester Square in Boston’s vibrant and desirable South End neighborhood. The home is located in the original entertaining level of this brownstone, the parlor level. This professionally managed parlor level home offers a generous sized living room open to a proper dining room, 12 foot ceilings, gorgeous crown molding and two exquisite marble mantles with working gas fireplaces. There are sound proof Pella windows in both the front and back of the home offering a quiet oasis inside. Enjoy the recently updated kitchen with Bosh appliances, gas cooking and honed granite counter tops. The generously sized master bedroom is fit for a king sized bed. The second bedroom offers enough space for a queen sized bed, crib and/or office. The new and oversized marble bathroom, abundance of storage, in unit washer/dryer, private outdoor space and central heat/air complete this fine home.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73544756
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$4,700
MLS #73544756 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72866193
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 15, 2021
$915,000
MLS #72866193
Sold
Jul 5, 2018
$870,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
May 18, 2018
$860,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Later Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $8,517 $812,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,517
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$598
Monthly
Assessed Value
$812,700

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,134 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $8,517
Assessed Value $812,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $598 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Residential Exemption In Place. Current Taxes: $5556.29/year
Exclusions Chandelier In Master Bedroom. Curtains In Bedrooms.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,134 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, 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

10 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
< 0.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.3 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.4 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.5 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.8 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
1.0 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
2.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
1.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.7 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
0.8 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
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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 School
1.2 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
1.5 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
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.3 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
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
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South End

565 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jessica Later
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID BB810812
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jul 8, 2018 7:00 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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