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18 Sunset St # 4, Boston MA 02120

Boston, MA 02120 • Mission Hill
$550,000
Est. $3,915/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
750
Sq Ft
$733
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 19, 2025 • MLS# 73336301 Copied!

About this home

A special offering for First-Time Home Buyers! Perched among tree tops, this bright and airy penthouse condo feels like an oasis, brimming with character. Its classical floorplan has well-proportioned spaces with kitchen and dining area at one end and one bedroom with space for a small home office at opposite end. Off the kitchen is a generous deck offering sweeping city views, ideal for outdoor eating and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and washer/dryer. A foyer entrance leads to a centrally located living room with access to a small private porch. The upgraded bathroom offers a generous walk-in shower stall with rain shower head and subway tiling. Lots of storage space in unit with basement storage as well. Shared garden space. Reasonable HOA dues include heat and hot water. Pet-friendly. Close to Longwood Medical area, Northeastern University and public transit. Offers- if any received- will be reviewed Tuesday 2/25 at 7 PM.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MAREST-CAFFEY LAURE
Mailing Address 18 SUNSET ST UNIT 4, MISSION HILL, MA, 02120

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $479,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,932
CPA Surcharge 1% ($39)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,971

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $479,300 $479,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 10, 2021 $100 66067/320
Jul 2, 2021 $460,000 65817/233
Jun 25, 2021 $589,000 65748/234
Jun 15, 2021 $626,500 65685/81
Nov 19, 2018 $535,000 60426/028
Sep 5, 2018 $403,000 60126/162
May 30, 2003 $263,000 31600/066
Nov 30, 1994 $55,000 19468/135

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
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
750 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $539,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: +$11,000 (+2.0%)
Performance Metrics
102.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $719
Sale $/sq ft: $733
This property sold for $733 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 38 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$733/sq ft
Area Average
$166/sq ft
Difference
+341.1%

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 1910
Living Area 750 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,384
Assessed Value $493,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Mission Hill

18 Sunset St # 4, Boston MA 02120

Boston, MA 02120

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

10 schools
Manville School
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-12
F
Hennigan Elementary School
0.4 mi | #811 of 824 | Score: 26.0
Improved 2 spots from last year
-32.2 below state avg
472 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
0.4 mi
Grades K-08
F
Tobin K-8 School
0.5 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 Winsor School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
John F Kennedy School
0.7 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
Curley K-8 School
0.9 mi | #268 of 352 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
902 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
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
C-
Mendell Elementary School
1.1 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 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
3.0 mi
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.3 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
Timilty Middle
0.9 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin School
0.6 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-
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
Meridian Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.6 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-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.7 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
1.7 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
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
1.9 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

2%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 4, 2025
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
Feb 19, 2025
$539,000
Original listing
Agent: Dwight Kirkpatrick Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 19, 2025 New Listing Added $539,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$733

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,384 $493,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,384
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$486
Monthly
Assessed Value
$493,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Dwight Kirkpatrick
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID CN205419
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Apr 4, 2025 1:06 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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