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683 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$690,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
842
Sq Ft
$819
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1900
Year Built
21
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 2, 2019 • MLS# 72474880 Copied! • Updated May 29, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $695,000
Final Sale Price: $690,000
Difference: $5,000 (-0.7%)
Performance Metrics
99.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $825
Sale $/sq ft: $819
This property sold for $819 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.7% below the original asking price.

With only 21 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
$819/sq ft
Area Average
$192/sq ft
Difference
+326.6%

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

About this home

This Parlor level classic South End Brownstone has beautiful turn of the century details including a fireplace and fantastic modern updates. Newer Kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters and beautiful glass back splash, newer windows and french doors, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. There's a private deck overlooking the community gardens. It's like having an additional living room, great for entertaining. Two equal sized bedrooms each with access to the deck make a great option for roommates. All marble bath, washer and dryer and hot water tank are new as of 2017. Central Heating & A/C new in 2015. The South End continues to be one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Boston, offering the best restaurants, cafés and boutiques, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and numerous beautiful green spaces.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73545215
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$3,800
MLS #73545215 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73431005
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 1, 2026
$3,000
MLS #73431005
Sold
May 29, 2019
$690,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
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Listed for Sale
Apr 2, 2019
$695,000
Original listing
Agent: Jacquelyn O'Connor Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Previous Transaction - MLS #71785975
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 31, 2015
$559,000
MLS #71785975

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $6,160 $587,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,160
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$330
Monthly
Assessed Value
$587,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 842 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $6,160
Assessed Value $587,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $330 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
842 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

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, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Electric
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, 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
0.3 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.3 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.5 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
Perkins Elementary School
0.5 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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.6 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.6 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
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
Kingsley Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.2 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.2 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.1 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
1.3 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.7 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
1.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 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
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.7 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-
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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
1.4 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
2.1 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
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.6 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

683 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID G9503092
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated May 29, 2019 2:31 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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