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683 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$573,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
713
Sq Ft
$804
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1900
Year Built
37
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 17, 2019 • MLS# 72535516 Copied! • Updated Aug 29, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $625,000
Final Sale Price: $573,000
Difference: $52,000 (-8.3%)
Performance Metrics
91.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
37
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $877
Sale $/sq ft: $804
This property sold for $804 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 37 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$804/sq ft
Area Average
$192/sq ft
Difference
+318.7%

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

About this home

Spectacular top floor 1 bed with incredible 260 sqft private roof deck in South End! Perched high above Mass Ave, this loft-style condo offers soaring ceilings, exposed brick, a working fireplace, multiple light exposures, and a unique bonus loft space. Spacious living area offers room for dining while the updated granite/stainless kitchen provides newer Fisher/Paykel appliances. The king-sized bedroom features multiple windows and 3 closets (one w/laundry). An oversized modern bathroom is connected to the bedroom and offers tons of storage. A clever ladder takes you to the loft, ideal for office space, and then leads to the oversized private roof deck (built in 2016) with mahogany decking, modern rails, and phenomenal skyline views! Other features include central AC, laundry in-unit, hwd floors. Professionally managed and pet-friendly building with high owner occupancy and close to the city's best restaurant scene, BU Medical, Whole Foods at Ink Block, and MBTA (Orange/Silver).

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Property History

Market Insights

8.3%
Price Range
38
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73544907
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$599,000
MLS #73544907 - Active
Sold
Aug 29, 2019
$573,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 38
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Listed for Sale
Jul 17, 2019
$625,000
Original listing
Agent: Hanneman + Gonzales Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $5,240 $497,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,240
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$242
Monthly
Assessed Value
$497,200

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 713 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,240
Assessed Value $497,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $242 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Taxes Are Shown Without Residential Exemption. Rentals Allowed With 30-day Minimum Lease Length.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes loft and is as measured by NE Floor Plans in 2019. Public record states 610.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 38 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
713 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
0.4 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
0.4 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
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
F
Condon K-8 School
1.2 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
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
1.3 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
2.0 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
1.0 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
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 # 5, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID TM310284
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Aug 29, 2019 3:29 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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