281 W 2nd St # A1, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$535,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$629,000
Final Sale Price:
$535,000
Difference:
$94,000 (-14.9%)
Performance Metrics
85.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
96
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$731
Sale $/sq ft:
$622
This property sold for $622 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.9% below the original asking price.
At 96 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Welcome to 281 W 2nd St #A1, a thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom home offering effortless first-floor living in the heart of South Boston. Spanning 860sf this condo features a well-designed layout with excellent flow and two generous bedrooms, providing flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Recent upgrades include new flooring, fresh paint, soundproofing and the addition of central air and heat, delivering both modern comfort and efficiency. Enjoy access to a shared backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Common laundry is conveniently located in the basement. Perfectly positioned just moments from South Boston’s top restaurants, shops, and public transportation, this home presents a compelling opportunity to own a move-in ready condo in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
18.3%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 3, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 2, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jun 22, 2026
$549,000
$50,000
(-8.35%)
From $599,000 to $549,000 (-8.3%)
Price Reduced
May 6, 2026
$599,000
$30,000
(-4.77%)
From $629,000 to $599,000 (-4.8%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Apr 8, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2026
$629,000
Original listing
Agent: Sarah Adler
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #72690578
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 1, 2020
$514,000
MLS #72690578
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/02/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/22/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $549,000 | $50,000 | - | From $599,000 to $549,000 (-8.3%) |
| 05/06/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $599,000 | $30,000 | - | From $629,000 to $599,000 (-4.8%) |
| 04/08/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 04/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $629,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/01/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $514,000 | - | - | MLS #72690578 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,806 | $656,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,806
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$244
Monthly
Assessed Value
$656,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1989
Living Area
860 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,806
Assessed Value
$656,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$244 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
10 Units In Two Buildings - 6 Units In Building A Where This Unit Resides. 4 Units In Building B.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
A1
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
98 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
860 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
860 sq ft above grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1989
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
F
Condon K-8 School
0.2 mi
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 mi
|
#149 of 346
|
Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Clap Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#811 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.3 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.4 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.5 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
0.4 mi
McCormack Middle
1.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.5 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.9 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
2.9 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.0 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
South Boston
281 W 2nd St # A1, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sarah Adler
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone
617-242-0025
Agent MLS ID
CN239555
Office MLS ID
AN6194
Listing Data Updated
Jul 23, 2026 3:30 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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