88 Wordsworth St, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston's Orient Heights
$525,000
Est. $3,323/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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2
Beds
1
Baths
775
Sq Ft
$677
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1910
Year Built
50 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Sep 29, 2026 • MLS# 73583789 Copied! • Updated Sep 29, 2026

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About this home

Welcome to 88 Wordsworth Street! A great alternative to a condo, this charming 2+ bedroom, 1 bathroom single family home sits on a 2,500 SF lot in the desirable East Boston neighborhood of Orient Heights. The thoughtfully designed first floor features an inviting living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms plus a versatile bonus space ideal for a home office or den. The spacious unfinished basement offers laundry, well-maintained utilities, and ample storage. Outside, enjoy a generous backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, or garden. Additional highlights include central air, a new roof installed in 2024, and systems serviced annually. Conveniently located near neighborhood shops, restaurants, major highways, public transportation, and the beach, 88 Wordsworth Street offers an excellent combination of space, convenience, and East Boston living.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 29, 2026
$525,000
Original listing
Agent: Leavitt + Co Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,625 $453,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,625
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$453,600

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 775 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,625
Assessed Value $453,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures List Agent Makes No Representations. Buyer And Buyers Agent To Do All Due Diligence.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
775 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
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: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
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
Guild Elementary School
0.6 mi | #797 of 825 | Score: 28.9
Dropped 226 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
243 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
B+
Bradley Elementary School
0.7 mi | #271 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 212 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
295 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Otis Elementary School
1.1 mi | #541 of 825 | Score: 43.4
Dropped 150 spots from last year
-14.8 below state avg
414 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.2 mi | #669 of 825 | Score: 37.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
285 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.2 mi | #784 of 825 | Score: 29.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
248 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.4 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.5
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.7 below state avg
585 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
D
McKay K-8 School
1.4 mi | #332 of 352 | Score: 27.4
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-30.8 below state avg
599 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.5 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.2
Improved 124 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
100 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Adams Elementary School
1.6 mi | #770 of 825 | Score: 31.0
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
4.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
5.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
5.9 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
Nativity Prep School
6.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
6.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
6.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
6.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
10.9 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
Edwards Middle
2.7 mi
UP Academy
4.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
East Boston High School
1.0 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.3 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
Quincy Upper School
3.6 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
Newman School
4.1 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
4.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.8 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
5.2 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
5.3 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 School
5.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
5.9 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
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East Boston's Orient Heights

88 Wordsworth St, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leavitt + Co Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID TM352833
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Sep 29, 2026 11:25 AM EDT
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