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1-5 Cortes Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116
$22,000,000
Est. $111,445/month
9
Beds
9
Baths
15,108
Sq Ft
$1,456
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1910
Year Built
5+ Family - Rooming House
Type
210
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 17, 2025 • MLS# 73431804 Copied!

About this home

Presenting Arlington & Cortes, a portfolio of four (4) beautiful brownstone buildings - 1-5 Cortes Street and 143 Arlington Street - featuring 58 furnished short term rental units, located in Boston's Bay Village/Back Bay. Each building is a licensed lodging house enabling the short term rental operation. The building interiors are updated and recent building capital improvements include new roofs, re-pointed facades and life safety systems. The properties are situated in Boston’s most coveted neighborhood - Bay Village/Back Bay, surrounded by demand generators and incredible amenities. The properties are convenient to public transportation/subways and major highways (I-90, I-93), and centrally located to Boston’s employment hubs in the Back Bay, Financial District, and Longwood Medical Area. The portfolio presents a unique combination of value-add potential through enhanced occupancy and operations, with incredibly stable existing cash flow.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BAY VILLAGE SUITES LLC
Mailing Address 10 HALLWOOD RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02467

Land Use

Use Code 121
Description N/A
Style ROOMING HOUSE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $675,900
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $6,955
CPA Surcharge 1% ($59)
Estimated Annual Tax $7,014

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $255,800 $420,100 $675,900 —

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

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 3,850 15,108 ✗
Year built 1,899 1,910 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (89.2% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
5+ Family - Rooming House
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
9
Living Area
15,108 sq ft
Total Rooms
18
Stories
18
Levels
18

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5+ Family - Rooming House
Year Built 1910
Living Area 15,108 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 9
Total Rooms 18

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 18
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9
Assessed Value $9

Interior Features

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 18

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Lot Features: Other
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Special Features

Fireplaces: 18
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Location

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Neighborhood

1-5 Cortes Street, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.3 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
The Learning Project
0.5 mi
Grades K-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
Park Street School
0.6 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 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
1.1 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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.2 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
F
Condon K-8 School
1.2 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 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
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.6 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
Dearborn Middle School
2.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
1.5 mi
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
0.4 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
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.6 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 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
1.7 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.3 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 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
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
C-
East Boston High School
2.9 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 17, 2025
$22,000,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Sower Office: Cushman & Wakefield

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 17, 2025 New Listing Added $22,000,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
210 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,456

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2099 $9 $9

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9
Tax Year 2099
Assessed Value
$9

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Sower
Listing Office Cushman & Wakefield
Agent MLS ID CT003909
Office MLS ID AN6656
Listing Data Updated Sep 21, 2025 3:07 AM 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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