Dimensions9 x 9
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup
LevelSecond
451-453 Massachusetts Ave # 8, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$1,230,000
$1,075,000
Est. $6,968/month
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About this home
This fantastic unit located in the bustling downtown area and only few blocks away from the Prudential Tower and the famous Capley Square. Classic Brownstone building w/ High Ceilings and Large Windows. One large and private Balcony overlooking the South End streets and beautiful city views, plus another two Balconies in back. This unique, two-level layout unit has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms and a specious Living Room that can be utilized as the 3rd Bedroom. Open concept and updated Kitchen with Center Island, Dining Area and large Covered Deck off the glass door. Northeastern University, Boston Symphony, medical facility and the T stops are only stone's throw away. Many eye-catching boutique stores, trendy cafes and multi-star rating restaurants are nearby. Newer Heating and Cooling Systems, all Hardwood Floors make this airy and comfortable unit an ideal home for family, or a profitable rental for investment portfolio. Priced to sell.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
11.1%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Apr 30, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Apr 29, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 1, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
Mar 1, 2026
$1,075,000
$50,000
(-4.44%)
From $1,125,000 to $1,075,000 (-4.4%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Jan 27, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Dec 27, 2024
$1,125,000
Original listing
Office: eXp Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72869205
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 13, 2021
$1,000,000
MLS #72869205
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 04/29/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 03/01/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 03/01/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,075,000 | $50,000 | - | From $1,125,000 to $1,075,000 (-4.4%) |
| 01/27/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 12/27/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,125,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/13/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,000,000 | - | - | MLS #72869205 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,515 | $1,056,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,515
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$372
Per month
Assessed Value
$1,056,400
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Covered Patio/deck, Balcony, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Covered
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,515
Assessed Value
$1,056,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$372
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Decorative Fireplace. Living Room Used As 3rd Bedroom Does Not Have Closet. Estate Sale, License In Hands.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Estate Sale
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
8
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Two levels. Living Room is used as 3rd bedroom. Fireplace is decorative.
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
302 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,300 sq ft above grade
Dimensions22 x 9
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
LevelMain,Second
Dimensions13 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior
LevelMain,Second
Dimensions11 x 7
LevelFirst
Dimensions18 x 19
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelMain,Second
Dimensions20 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior
LevelFirst
Dimensions18 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchCovered
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:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, 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
0.3 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
0.5 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
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
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#344 of 352
|
Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
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
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.7 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.0 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.3 mi
Epiphany School
3.4 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
1.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.6 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
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 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
1.0 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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 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
2.2 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
2.7 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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South End
451-453 Massachusetts Ave # 8, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Steve Yang
Listing Office
eXp Realty LLC
Office Phone
888-854-7493
Agent MLS ID
BB980671
Office MLS ID
AN7038
Listing Data Updated
Jun 19, 2026 4:28 PM EDT
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