683 Massachusetts Ave # 5, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$573,000
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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.
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
Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$599,000
MLS #73544907 - Active
Sold
Aug 29, 2019
$573,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 38
Listed for Sale
Jul 17, 2019
$625,000
Original listing
Agent: Hanneman + Gonzales Team
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $599,000 | - | - | MLS #73544907 - Active |
| 08/29/2019 | ✓ Sold | $573,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/17/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $625,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
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
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Are Shown Without Residential Exemption. Rentals Allowed With 30-day Minimum Lease Length.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
713 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
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.
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:
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
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
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
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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Neighborhood
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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