2 Pelham Terrace, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$1,675,000
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,491
Sq Ft
$672
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
2
Parking
21
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 10, 2019 • MLS# 72531679 Copied! • Updated Sep 17, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,900,000
Final Sale Price: $1,675,000
Difference: $225,000 (-11.8%)
Performance Metrics
88.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $763
Sale $/sq ft: $672
This property sold for $672 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.8% 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 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$672/sq ft
Area Median
$1,191/sq ft
Difference
43.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

2 Pelham Terrace is located on a private way in the heart of the South End. Original architectural details permeate the living spaces. The parlor level offers formal dining and living rooms ready for entertaining on an intimate or grand scale. A skylit central staircase unites four floors of living with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The recently renovated kitchen opens to a landscaped & fenced backyard. Accomplish errands in minutes from this location right behind Foodies Grocery Store and surrounded by many of Boston's finest restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Developers take note. Sold in "As is" condition. Brokers Open House: (Thurs 7/11) 12:00-1:30. Open Houses: (Friday 7/12) 4:30-6:00pm (Sat. 7/13) 12:00-2:00 (Sun 7/14) 12:00-2:00.

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Property History

Market Insights

54.7%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573078
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$3,695,000
MLS #73573078 - Active
Sold
Sep 17, 2019
$1,675,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2019
$1,900,000
Original listing
Agent: Ashley Perkins Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $18,558 $1,694,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,558
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$1,694,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,491 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Shared Driveway, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $18,558
Assessed Value $1,694,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Sold As Is Condition. Buyers To Do Own Due Diligence. Fireplaces Are Decorative. Seller Reserves The Right To Accept An Offer At Anytime.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 23 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,491 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access
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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
< 0.1 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.3 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.4 mi | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.7 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.8 mi | #766 of 825 | Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.8 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
F
Condon K-8 School
1.0 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.2 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.8 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.2 mi
Timilty Middle
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
< 0.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.6 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Newman School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.2 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.2 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.2 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
2.7 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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South End

2 Pelham Terrace, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ashley Perkins
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID CN209957
Office MLS ID BB5918
Listing Data Updated Sep 17, 2019 5:09 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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