565 Massachusetts Ave # 4, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$510,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$540,000
Final Sale Price:
$510,000
Difference:
$30,000 (-5.6%)
Performance Metrics
94.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
119
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,036
Sale $/sq ft:
$979
This property sold for $979 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.6% below the original asking price.
At 119 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
One-bedroom on historic Chester Square in Boston’s South End. Custom kitchen with gas cooking, granite counter and granite floor. Generous living/dining room with marble mantle. Spacious bedroom with large closet. Newly renovated bath with slate floor, soaking tub and tile surround. Step out into the excitement of this energetic neighborhood. Sit in the restored park right outside your door. Cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, all that is wonderful about the South End is at your fingertips. Short stroll over to Copley Square and Newbury Street. Just a few minutes to walk to Symphony Hall, Museum of Fine Arts or Fenway Park. Close to public transportation, orange line, number One bus, and Silver Line. Easy access to all major highways. An ideal first-time buyer’s home or a wonderful pied-a-terre.
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Property History
Market Insights
21.7%
Price Range
120
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73492274
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Mar 26, 2026
$575,000
MLS #73492274 - Active
Sold
Aug 21, 2023
$510,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 120
Listed for Sale
Mar 28, 2023
$525,000
Original listing
Agent: Richard Egan
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #71925314
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 18, 2015
$450,000
MLS #71925314
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $575,000 | - | - | MLS #73492274 - Active |
| 08/21/2023 | ✓ Sold | $510,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/28/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $525,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/18/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $450,000 | - | - | MLS #71925314 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,078 | $565,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,078
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$314
Monthly
Assessed Value
$565,900
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
521 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,078
Assessed Value
$565,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$314 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Share W/d With Unit Unit 3
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
120 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
521 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
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:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
< 0.1 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
0.3 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
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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.5 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
Excel Academy Charter School
0.8 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#582 of 824
|
Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
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
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
2.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
1.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.7 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
0.8 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
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.2 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
1.5 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
Meridian Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.3 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
2.7 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
565 Massachusetts Ave # 4, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB904011
Office MLS ID
AN6192
Listing Data Updated
Aug 21, 2023 12:32 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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