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480 Commercial Street # 5B, Boston MA 02109

Boston, MA 02109 • Waterfront
$863,000
Est. $5,543/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,073
Sq Ft
$804
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
156
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 6, 2023 • MLS# 73185398 Copied!

About this home

Duplex two-bedroom Waterfront penthouse with expansive views of Boston Harbor and a private balcony available to purchase for the first time in over 35 years. The primary bedroom overlooking the Harbor, a second bedroom, and a full bathroom are conveniently located together on the home's first level. The living room, kitchen, a half bathroom, and private balcony on the upper level make it a wonderful area to entertain or relax and take in the scenic views. This home also offers in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and extra storage. On the Waterfront's primary footpath, 480 Commercial Street is conveniently located across the street from several recreational facilities and is in proximity to the North End and Old North Church, North Station, TD Garden, Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, dining and entertainment venues, major transportation points such as I-93, the Boston Water Taxi, and public transportation.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,073 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,095,000
Final Sale Price: $863,000
Difference: $232,000 (-21.2%)
Performance Metrics
78.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
156
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,021
Sale $/sq ft: $804
This property sold for $804 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 21.2% below the original asking price.

At 156 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 37 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$804/sq ft
Area Average
$496/sq ft
Difference
+62.1%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,073 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,848
Assessed Value $724,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Duplex
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Waterfront

480 Commercial Street # 5B, Boston MA 02109

Boston, MA 02109

Walkability

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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

3 schools
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.1 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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Harvard/Kent Elem
0.6 mi
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Edwards Middle
1.0 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Charlestown High
0.9 mi
D
Charlestown High School
0.9 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
East Boston High
1.4 mi
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Property Tax $654
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $325/mo
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
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Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

1.8%
Price Range
158
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 3, 2024
$863,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 158
🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 6, 2023
$879,000
Original listing
Agent: Andrew Veneziano Office: RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 6, 2023 New Listing Added $879,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
156 days
Price per Sq Ft
$804

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,848 $724,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,848
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$325
Monthly
Assessed Value
$724,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrew Veneziano
Listing Office RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
Agent MLS ID CN218922
Office MLS ID AC2354
Listing Data Updated Sep 3, 2024 3:18 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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