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40 Fay St # 704, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$805,000
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
938
Sq Ft
$858
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
2006
Year Built
1
Garage Space
45
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 11, 2025 • MLS# 73416121 Copied! • Updated Nov 5, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $805,000
Difference: +$6,000 (+0.8%)
Performance Metrics
100.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
45
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $852
Sale $/sq ft: $858
This property sold for $858 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 45 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$858/sq ft
Area Average
$459/sq ft
Difference
+86.9%

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

About this home

Start your day with sunrise views over the South End and end it with the glittering Back Bay city lights, all from the comfort of your private deck in this lovingly maintained & owner-occupied top-floor home in Boston's vibrant SoWa. Inside, enjoy the expansive open-concept living, bathed in natural light from oversized windows framing panoramic city views. Polished concrete floors, soaring ceilings & an electric fireplace create an inviting ambiance. The renovated gourmet kitchen, featuring a spacious peninsula and renovated 1.5 baths, make this home perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry, custom electric blinds, custom built-ins, and available garage parking. Explore SoWa's art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and the SoWa Open Market just steps away. Whole Foods is around the corner, and easy access to I-93, the T, and Logan Airport means the city is truly at your fingertips. Live the Boston dream where modern luxury meets vibrant urban culture.

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Property History

Market Insights

16.9%
Price Range
46
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 5, 2025
$805,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 46
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 11, 2025
$669,000
Original listing
Agent: Greg M. Dorsey Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $9,401 $811,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,401
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$899
Monthly
Assessed Value
$811,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2006
Living Area 938 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Concrete
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s), Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Assigned
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $9,401
Assessed Value $811,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $899 Monthly
Fee Includes Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s), Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 85
Seller Disclosures Condo Fee For Unit Is $899/mo Plus Parking Fee $100/mo.2% Of Sales Price Is Due To Bra By Seller.seller & Broker Make No Representations Or Warranties & The Information Herein Is Subject To Revision.buyer Is Advised To Perform Due Diligence. Parking Available $130, 000
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise","Loft"]
Unit/Building 704
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Fully renovated baths in 2023 and kitchen in 2021
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance, Other (see Remarks)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 46 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2006
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
938 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Concrete
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2006
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Loft
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s), Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Assigned

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
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
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
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
F
Condon K-8 School
0.7 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.7 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
St. Peter Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
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
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
UP Academy
1.0 mi
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.3 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
Newman School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.9 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
Ruth Batson Academy
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.1 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.6 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
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
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South End

40 Fay St # 704, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Greg M. Dorsey
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID BB910101
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Nov 5, 2025 2:54 PM EST
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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