217 West Newton # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$1,134,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,011
Sq Ft
$1,122
Price/Sq Ft
1850
Year Built
41
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 11, 2026 • MLS# 73485253 Copied! • Updated Jul 13, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,149,000
Final Sale Price: $1,134,000
Difference: $15,000 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
41
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,136
Sale $/sq ft: $1,122
This property sold for $1,122 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

About this home

Situated across from Sparrow Park, this first and lower floor duplex will win you over for its coziness and charm. A private entrance leads to a welcoming foyer with hardwood floors and exposed brick. A little further, you will discover a light-filled primary bedroom with a tastefully designed en-suite bathroom. Hosting a guest is feasible with the versatile second bedroom and its adjacent modern bathroom, which could also be used as an office or den. The lower floor features an open - concept layout with many built-ins, a stunningly renovated kitchen with Bosch appliances, a desk nook, and a delightful bay window with a seating area that overlooks the private courtyard, accessible through the unit or the parking lot. Additional features include a water-source heat pump, central air-conditioning, a brand new in-unit washer/dryer, and ample closets. This quaint pied-à-terre is set in an ideal South End location, within proximity to a plethora of amenities.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 9, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Apr 8, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2026
$1,149,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,916 $984,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,916
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,013
Monthly
Assessed Value
$984,200

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1850
Living Area 1,011 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Unit Control, Other
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Entry Hall, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed
Features None
Electric 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,916
Assessed Value $984,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,013 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Air Conditioning, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures See Agent Regarding Utility Closet. Taxes Reflect Residential Exemption. Water Source Heat Pump (wshp). The Alarm Not Operational. Cracked Window.
Exclusions Wall Mounted Tv
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Utility closet not included in total sqft
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans (3)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 43 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,011 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Closet, Entry Hall, Wet Bar
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Unit Control, Other
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, University
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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.4 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.6 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
The Learning Project
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
0.9 mi
Grades K-07
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.0 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.7 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
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
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.7 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
1.1 mi
UP Academy
1.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.0 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
1.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.2 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
2.0 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
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
Charlestown High School
2.7 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
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South End

217 West Newton # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alexandre Lecarme
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Office Phone 617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID CN242792
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Jul 13, 2026 3:14 PM EDT
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