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8 Whittier Place # 5E, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • West End
$690,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,224
Sq Ft
$564
Price/Sq Ft
1964
Year Built
99
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 21, 2021 • MLS# 72898277 Copied! • Updated Jan 11, 2022

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $725,000
Final Sale Price: $690,000
Difference: $35,000 (-4.8%)
Performance Metrics
95.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $592
Sale $/sq ft: $564
This property sold for $564 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.8% below the original asking price.

At 99 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$564/sq ft
Area Average
$160/sq ft
Difference
+252.3%

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

About this home

West End / 8 Whittier Place, price reduced- excellent value for location, sq footage, upgrades and views . Enjoy one of Boston's most convenient neighborhoods in this 1224 sq ft 2 bed / 2 bath southeast corner unit, offering wonderful natural light throughout. An oversized living/dining room of apprx 16x 27 ft, with the former balcony sq footage enclosed and incorporated into the main room, allowing for a flexible floor plan. An open concept kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops and SS appliances - including a gas range and wall oven. There are 2 updated baths, including master with ensuite and excellent closet space. Adjacent to the building is a health club with indoor & outdoor pools, available by membership, and an expansive common courtyard. Several shopping areas in the community including the Hub on Causeway, WF Plaza and close to Financial Dist, MGH, Kendall Sq, Red & Green line T, Esplanade and major commuter routes.

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Property History

Market Insights

8%
Price Range
98
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73342623
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 15, 2025
$750,000
MLS #73342623
Sold
Jan 10, 2022
$690,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 98
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 22, 2021
$715,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Pirrello Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $6,921 $648,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,921
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$1,040
Monthly
Assessed Value
$648,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1964
Living Area 1,224 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Fan Coil
Flooring Parquet
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,921
Assessed Value $648,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,040 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Air Conditioning
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures No Dogs. A Cat Possible With Permission Of Trustees / Mgmt. No In Unit Washer/ Dryers Permitted. No Smoking In Building, Other Than Those Few Grandfathered In. Sellers In Process Of Moving, Professional Photos Show Both Virtually Staged And Actual Pics Of Unit.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["High-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5E
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 98 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1964
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,224 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
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
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Parquet
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1964
Structure Type: High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Fan Coil
Cooling Zones: 3
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:
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
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.7 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.9 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.9 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
1.0 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.8 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
4.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.3 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
Edwards Middle
0.9 mi
UP Academy
2.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
1.1 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
Newman School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.3 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
1.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.0 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.6 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.6 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.8 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+
Boston Latin Academy
3.5 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
3.5 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
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West End

8 Whittier Place # 5E, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Pirrello
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID BB900921
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Jan 11, 2022 11:07 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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