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161 Florence St # 2, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 • Roslindale
$405,000
Est. $2,933/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
610
Sq Ft
$664
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1910
Year Built
2
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 28, 2022 • MLS# 73066741 Copied!

About this home

Open House scheduled for 1/1/2023 is cancelled. Lovely, sun-lit 2 bedroom home in prime Roslindale Village! Just a short distance to Arnold Arboretum, farmer’s market, commuter rail, Forest Hills T Stop, and so much more. This condo offers a large dining/living room with hardwood floors and crown molding, two full bedrooms, updated kitchen, and bath. The unit also has a large screened in porch, perfect for entertaining or working from home in the warmer months. Oversized garage parking space plus parking for two additional cars. Additional large private storage area in attic. Pet-friendly building. Great home for first time home-buyers or investors. Come and see this gem!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CASSANO CHARLES F
Mailing Address FLORENCE, ROSLINDALE, MA, 02131

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Free Standing

Tax Information

Assessed Value $347,000
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,571
CPA Surcharge 1% ($25)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,596

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $347,000 $347,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 18, 2021 $1 66488/115
Oct 15, 2020 $190,000 63967/195
Feb 1, 2019 $292,000 60708/280

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
610 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $405,000
Difference: +$6,000 (+1.5%)
Performance Metrics
101.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $654
Sale $/sq ft: $664
This property sold for $664 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$664/sq ft
Area Average
$450/sq ft
Difference
+47.7%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 610 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Screened

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,545
Assessed Value $325,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Electric
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Roslindale

161 Florence St # 2, Boston MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131

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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
Sarah Roberts Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
0.6 mi | #251 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Improved 46 spots from last year
-22.2 below state avg
249 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Haley Pilot School
0.8 mi | #739 of 824 | Score: 33.2
Dropped 86 spots from last year
-25 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Conley Elementary School
0.9 mi | #776 of 824 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
148 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Bates Elementary School
0.9 mi | #624 of 824 | Score: 39.5
Dropped 291 spots from last year
-18.8 below state avg
281 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Mozart Elementary School
1.0 mi | #515 of 824 | Score: 44.3
Dropped 241 spots from last year
-14 below state avg
155 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Italian Home For Children
1.1 mi
Grades PK-09
C-
Mattahunt Elementary School
1.3 mi | #709 of 824 | Score: 34.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-23.4 below state avg
581 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Holy Name Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
Ohrenberger School
2.3 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 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
Middle School Academy
4.9 mi
Irving Middle
0.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.4 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
D
English High School
1.5 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
C+
New Mission High School
1.7 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
1.9 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
Roxbury Latin School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 06-09
Catholic Memorial School
2.3 mi
15 sports • 2,206 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.8 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.4 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
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99.4%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73467145
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🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 21, 2026
$2,500
MLS #73467145
Sold
Feb 13, 2023
$405,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
Dec 28, 2022
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Sullivan Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 7, 2026 Sold $419,000
Feb 21, 2026 Sold $2,500
Dec 28, 2022 New Listing Added $399,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
2 days
Price per Sq Ft
$664

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $3,545 $325,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,545
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$390
Monthly
Assessed Value
$325,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sullivan Team
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM332387
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Feb 13, 2023 12:06 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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