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256 Bowen # 2, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
$820,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$835,000
Final Sale Price:
$820,000
Difference:
$15,000 (-1.8%)
Performance Metrics
98.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$805
Sale $/sq ft:
$791
This property sold for $791 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.8% below the original asking price.
With only 15 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
$791/sq ft
Area Average
$174/sq ft
Difference
+355.2%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Penthouse living at its BEST! TWO Off-street PARKING spaces, with room for a third car & THREE Private Decks! Rare opportunity to own two floors of sun filled living space with hardwood floors, original exposed brick and three private outdoor spaces. Loft like first floor open layout with gorgeous 2017 gourmet kitchen renovation, in-unit washer/dryer, half bath, large living and dining area with a private deck, perfect for enjoying a meal. Make your way to the second floor up the sun-drenched staircase to two large bedrooms and 2017 completely renovated bath with marble vanity and frame-less glass shower door. The master bedroom has a private deck with a stairway leading up to your very own 250 Sq Ft private roof deck offering breathtaking city views! Central air conditioning controlled by a Nest thermostat complete this penthouse unit. All offers will be reviewed at 6 pm on Monday 07/01.
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Property History
Market Insights
1.8%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Aug 1, 2019
$820,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
Listed for Sale
Jun 25, 2019
$835,000
Original listing
Agent: Alicia Louis
Office: RE/MAX Encore
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2019 | ✓ Sold | $820,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/25/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $835,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,487 | $586,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,487
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$150
Monthly
Assessed Value
$586,500
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,037 sq ft
Lot Size
0.0000
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
Second Floor
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Access Rights, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Access Rights, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,487
Assessed Value
$586,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$150 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Reflect Residential Exemption.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
16 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,037 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
2
Room Details
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelThird
LevelThird
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Access Rights, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Second Floor
Bathroom1
Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Third Floor
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Master Bedroom
Other Floor
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Second Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Access Rights, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Access Rights, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Academy School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 mi
|
#345 of 352
|
Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#816 of 824
|
Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
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
F
Clap Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#808 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.1 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#752 of 824
|
Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.4 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
UP Academy
0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 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
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
3.2 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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256 Bowen # 2, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Office
RE/MAX Encore
Office Phone
978-988-0028
Agent MLS ID
B8001286
Office MLS ID
B95079
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2019 3:31 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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