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144 Worcester St, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$5,800,000
19
Beds
10
Baths
8,440
Sq Ft
$687
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1920
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
42
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 1, 2021 • MLS# 72924205 Copied! • Updated Apr 27, 2023

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

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
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
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $26,440
Assessed Value $2,370,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Dhcd Has 30 Day Right Of First Refusal. Property Consists Of Two Separate Parcels (garage Is Separate).
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
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
19
Full Bathrooms
9
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
8,440 sq ft
Total Rooms
36
Stories
7
Levels
7

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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
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
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
M

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
H

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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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
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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