144 Worcester St, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$5,800,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$6,995,000
Final Sale Price:
$5,800,000
Difference:
$1,195,000 (-17.1%)
Performance Metrics
82.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
42
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$829
Sale $/sq ft:
$687
This property sold for $687 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 17.1% below the original asking price.
The property spent 42 days on market before selling.
About this home
This lovely five story building on a tree-lined South End street is being offered for the first time in 74 years. Impressive scale with approximately 40 feet of street frontage. Currently configured with eight total apartments; one 4 bed, 2.5 bath lower duplex, one 3 bed, 1.5 bath lower duplex and six 2 bed, 1 bath single floor apartments. The property also has a detached garage with parking for 2 cars and an absolutely stunning enclosed garden area. Plentiful windows and sunlight with East and West facing exposures, spacious floor plans, large living areas and bedrooms, exposed brick and good ceiling height throughout the building. Common laundry room on ground level. Fantastic South End location on a quiet one way street next to the Worcester Street Community Garden; just minutes from public transportation and many of the South End's best shops and restaurants. An extraordinary opportunity for investors or developers to design and customize this exceptional property.
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Property History
Market Insights
53.5%
Price Range
44
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73546242
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$3,250,000
MLS #73546242 - Active
Sold
Apr 26, 2023
$5,800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 44
Listed for Sale
Dec 1, 2021
$6,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Zachary Friedman
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,250,000 | - | - | MLS #73546242 - Active |
| 04/26/2023 | ✓ Sold | $5,800,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 12/01/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $6,995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $26,440 | $2,370,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$26,440
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$2,370,300
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Year Built
1920
Living Area
8,440 sq ft
Lot Size
0.07 acres
Bedrooms
19
Full Baths
9
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
36
Investment Metrics
Units
8
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Unit 3 Rent
— · Y
Unit 4 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Carpet
Appliances
Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Dryer Hookup
Features
Laundry Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Rm/dining Rm Combo
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$26,440
Assessed Value
$2,370,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Dhcd Has 30 Day Right Of First Refusal. Property Consists Of Two Separate Parcels (garage Is Separate).
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
44 days
Property Overview
Property Type
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
19
Full Bathrooms
9
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
8,440 sq ft
Total Rooms
36
Stories
7
Levels
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
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:
Carpet
Appliances:
Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Laundry Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Dryer Hookup
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Other
Stories:
7
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Oil
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Garden
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Frontage:
40.00 ft
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
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
0.2 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
Perkins Elementary School
0.4 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 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
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.9 mi
Grades K-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
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.1 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
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
Middle School Academy
1.6 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
2.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
Timilty Middle
0.9 mi
UP Academy
1.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.9 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
0.9 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.0 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 School
1.1 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
1.7 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
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 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
D
English High School
2.8 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
144 Worcester St, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Zachary Friedman
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
BB810279
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
Apr 27, 2023 6:26 AM EDT
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