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565 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$550,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
524
Sq Ft
$1,050
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 28, 2019 • MLS# 72472016 Copied! • Updated May 20, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+10.2%)
Performance Metrics
110.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $952
Sale $/sq ft: $1,050
This property sold for $1,050 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 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
$1,050/sq ft
Area Average
$261/sq ft
Difference
+301.8%

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

About this home

Spacious one bedroom with bow front windows providing fabulous cityscape views and overlooking Chester Park ! This value-priced unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom, high ceilings with crown moldings, hardwood floors and a gas fireplace. There is a free washer and dryer in a laundry area just outside the unit which is shared by one other unit. Professionally managed, this well-maintained property has beautiful period detail throughout the building and is convenient to Boston City Hospital, colleges, great restaurants and other wonderful amenities of the city.

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Property History

Market Insights

13.2%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73353631
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 23, 2025
$575,000
MLS #73353631
Sold
May 17, 2019
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 28, 2019
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Joanna Hochman Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $4,746 $450,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,746
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$277
Monthly
Assessed Value
$450,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 524 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,746
Assessed Value $450,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $277 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
524 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, 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 # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID BB900915
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated May 20, 2019 9:56 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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