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281 W 2nd St # A1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$514,000
Est. $3,270/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
860
Sq Ft
$598
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1989
Year Built
Condominium
Type
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 14, 2020 • MLS# 72690578 Copied!

About this home

Spacious two bed one bath condo with recently refinished hardwood floors throughout the living space. Two oversized bedrooms in a well-maintained association. Walking distance to Boston's Seaport District, the Lawn on D, Broadway T Station, and the shopping and restaurants. Easy to show!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
860 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $514,000
Difference: +$15,000 (+3.0%)
Performance Metrics
103.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $580
Sale $/sq ft: $598
This property sold for $598 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 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
$598/sq ft
Area Average
$287/sq ft
Difference
+108.0%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 860 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,212
Assessed Value $304,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

281 W 2nd St # A1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
F
Condon K-8 School
0.2 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
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 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
1.0 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
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
F
Clap Elementary School
1.2 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.3 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
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.4 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.5 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 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
2.3 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
2.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 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
0.4 mi
McCormack Middle
1.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
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
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.5 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
1.9 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
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 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
2.4 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
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
D
Charlestown High School
2.9 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
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

16.7%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73497564
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Currently Listed
Apr 8, 2026
$599,000
MLS #73497564 - Active
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Sold
Sep 1, 2020
$514,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jul 14, 2020
$499,000
Original listing
Agent: Matthew Langlois Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 10, 2026 Sold $599,000 —
Jul 14, 2020 New Listing Added $499,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$598

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $3,212 $304,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,212
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$204
Monthly
Assessed Value
$304,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Matthew Langlois
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID CN215043
Office MLS ID AN4191
Listing Data Updated Sep 1, 2020 9:56 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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