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78 Gainsborough Street # 106e, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115 • The Fenway
$675,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
605
Sq Ft
$1,116
Price/Sq Ft
1899
Year Built
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 5, 2025 • MLS# 73341431 Copied! • Updated May 20, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $659,000
Final Sale Price: $675,000
Difference: +$16,000 (+2.4%)
Performance Metrics
102.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,089
Sale $/sq ft: $1,116
This property sold for $1,116 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,116/sq ft
Area Average
$318/sq ft
Difference
+251.0%

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

About this home

Pack yours bags, this move-in ready, charming one bedroom condo on the highly desirable, tree-lined Gainsborough Street has been fully updated! This well laid out unit maximizes all 600+ sq ft, allowing for an entryway foyer with washer/dryer, dining area, and living room with its very own fireplace! Unit features include hardwood floors throughout, recessed LED lighting, central air, and a light-filled bedroom. Kitchen and bathroom fully remodeled with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and tasteful tile. This condo is part of a professionally managed, pet friendly elevator building featuring a 24 hour security guard, daily private trash pick up, management held package service, and is well maintained both inside and out. Close proximity to all Fenway schools, Whole Foods, Back Bay/South End shops and restaurants, public transportation [B,C,D,E & Orange lines] and everything else the thriving Fenway neighborhood has to offer. Fantastic 'Walk & Transit Score' of 93 & 99!

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Property History

Market Insights

15.7%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
May 15, 2025
$675,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2025
$659,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Peerless Office: Boston Heritage Realty, LLC
Previous Transaction - MLS #72956465
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 13, 2022
$569,000
MLS #72956465

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,446 $552,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,446
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$350
Monthly
Assessed Value
$552,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1899
Living Area 605 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,446
Assessed Value $552,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $350 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Taxes Are Without The Residential Exemption!
Exclusions Tenant Belongings
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 106e
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (4)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 8 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
605 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Kitchen
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom, Security Guard

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

The Fenway

78 Gainsborough Street # 106e, Boston MA 02115

Boston, MA 02115

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Peerless
Listing Office Boston Heritage Realty, LLC
Office Phone 617-447-2200
Agent MLS ID CT009574
Office MLS ID AC1122
Listing Data Updated May 20, 2025 12:17 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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