223-227 Washington Street, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
$1,570,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,800,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,570,000
Difference:
$230,000 (-12.8%)
Performance Metrics
87.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
67
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$180
Sale $/sq ft:
$157
This property sold for $157 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.8% below the original asking price.
The property spent 67 days on market before selling.
About this home
ATTENTION DON'T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY for a savvy investor/contractor/developer. Two 3 family buildings with an approved build-able lot for a third 3 family in between. # 223 is vacant and turn key, all bathrooms and kitchen have been fully updated. #227 has two occupied units and the third is vacant with bath and kitchen fully updated. All separately metered and lead compliance certs in hand. New roof on #227 in 2017. #225 is a vacant parcel of land that has full zoning approval in place to construct a three family/six bedroom buildings plus architectural drawings, sprinkler and fire alarm plans and water/sewer plans. Close to T station and public transport.
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Property History
Market Insights
45.9%
Price Range
69
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73537287
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jun 17, 2026
$2,900,000
MLS #73537287 - Active
Sold
Feb 14, 2020
$1,570,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 69
Listed for Sale
Oct 24, 2019
$1,700,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Kelly
Office: Property Central Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,900,000 | - | - | MLS #73537287 - Active |
| 02/14/2020 | ✓ Sold | $1,570,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/24/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,700,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $10,981 | $1,041,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,981
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$1,041,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
5-9 Family
Year Built
1890
Living Area
9,999 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Bedrooms
15
Full Baths
9
Total Rooms
23
Investment Metrics
Units
9
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Unit 3 Rent
— · N
Unit 4 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Electric
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Microwave
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Living Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,981
Assessed Value
$1,041,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Real Estate Tax Is All Three Parcels Combined. Currently Six Units Total, Nine Upon Construction Of The Third Three Family
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
69 days
Property Overview
Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
15
Full Bathrooms
9
Living Area
9,999 sq ft
Total Rooms
23
Stories
5
Levels
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
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:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Microwave
Interior Features:
Living Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Other
Stories:
5
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Electric, Tank
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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-
UP Academy Holland School
0.4 mi
|
#721 of 824
|
Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#710 of 824
|
Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#334 of 352
|
Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 mi
|
#308 of 352
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
King Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#823 of 824
|
Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Lee K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#335 of 352
|
Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Compass School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.8 mi
|
#261 of 352
|
Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
0.9 mi
|
#45 of 346
|
Score: 67.9
Improved 79 spots from last year
+9.7 above state avg
2,216 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.9 mi
|
#293 of 346
|
Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students
Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Dearborn Middle School
0.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.7 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
Epiphany School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.6 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.6 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
0.5 mi
McCormack Middle
2.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.0 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.2 mi
|
#11 of 25
|
Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
1.6 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
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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.9 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students
Less Diverse
Strong AP Program
Rising School
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
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
Cathedral High School
2.8 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 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
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223-227 Washington Street, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Mary Kelly
Agent MLS ID
B8000710
Office MLS ID
NB5099
Listing Data Updated
Feb 14, 2020 4:08 PM EST
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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