138 Ballou Ave # 3A, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

$399,999

$350,000

Est. $2,780/month

2

Beds

1

Baths

900

Sq Ft

$389

Price/Sq Ft

2000

Year Built

2

Parking

Condominium

Type

121

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$49,999 Listed Apr 1, 2026 • MLS# 73494633 Copied! • Updated Jun 7, 2026

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About this home

Own a piece of Boston real estate for under $400K—an incredible opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking affordable city living! This move-in ready 2-bedroom condo features a sun-drenched living room with an oversized window, filling the space with natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, stainless steel appliances, and functional layout ideal for everyday living. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, leading to two spacious bedrooms with great closet space. Additional highlights include 2 deeded parking spots, and on-site laundry in a well-maintained building. Located just minutes from South Station, MBTA bus lines to Forest Hills & Ashmont (Red Line), plus easy access to downtown Boston, highways, restaurants, shopping, and local amenities. A commuter’s dream and a rare value in the Boston condo market—don’t miss this opportunity!

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Property History

Market Insights

2

Price Changes

12.5%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Apr 23, 2026

$350,000 $29,999 (-7.89%)

From $379,999 to $350,000 (-7.9%)

↓

Price Reduced

Apr 18, 2026

$379,999 $20,000 (-5%)

From $399,999 to $379,999 (-5.0%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 1, 2026

$399,999

Original listing

Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/23/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$350,000	$29,999	-	From $379,999 to $350,000 (-7.9%)
04/18/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$379,999	$20,000	-	From $399,999 to $379,999 (-5.0%)
04/01/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$399,999	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$2,982	$257,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,982

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$562

Per month

Assessed Value

$257,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 2000

Living Area 900 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Electric

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring None

Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry Common Area

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,982

Assessed Value $257,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $562

Fee Includes Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Seller Reserves The Right To Accept An Offer At Anytime. Coin Operated Washers/dryers.contingent On Buyer Finding Suitable Housing. Buyer Is Actively Looking For Housing.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 3A

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 67 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

2000

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

900 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

1

Entry Level

3

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Common Area

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 2000

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features:

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

Shaw Elementary School

0.2 mi | #783 of 824 | Score: 29.8

Improved 54 spots from last year

-28.4 below state avg

528 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades PK-06

Berea SDA Academy

0.2 mi

Grades PK-08

D

Lee K-8 School

0.6 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1

Improved 8 spots from last year

-31.1 below state avg

551 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

F

Young Achievers Elementary School

0.6 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.1

Dropped 5 spots from last year

-34.1 below state avg

489 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

D

Mildred Avenue K-8 School

0.7 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 27.9

Dropped 8 spots from last year

-30.3 below state avg

601 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

C-

Codman Academy Charter Public School

0.7 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3

Dropped 9 spots from last year

-17.9 below state avg

344 students Moderate

College Ready Curriculum

Grades PK-12

D

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

0.8 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 34.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-23.5 below state avg

631 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 02-12

C

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

0.8 mi | #277 of 352 | Score: 33.8

Improved 31 spots from last year

-24.4 below state avg

646 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-08

A

Brooke Charter School Mattapan

0.9 mi | #45 of 346 | Score: 67.9

Improved 79 spots from last year

+9.7 above state avg

2,216 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades K-12

D

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School

0.9 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2

Same rank as last year

-31 below state avg

357 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Epiphany School

1.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

1.6 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

1.6 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

2.0 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

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

2.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Nativity Prep School

2.8 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

3.7 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

Middle School Academy

3.8 mi

Frederick Pilot Middle

1.8 mi

Irving Middle

2.1 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

B+

TechBoston Academy

0.4 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1

Improved 349 spots from last year

-24.1 below state avg

850 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

A-

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

2.0 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6

Improved 287 spots from last year

-16.6 below state avg

700 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

D

English High School

2.0 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-28.5 below state avg

720 students Moderate

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin Academy

2.2 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

2.2 mi

Grades 06-09

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

2.2 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3

Improved 349 spots from last year

-26.9 below state avg

428 students Less Diverse

Strong AP Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C+

New Mission High School

2.3 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3

Improved 88 spots from last year

-10.9 below state avg

715 students Diverse

13 sports • 458 athletes

Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

3.0 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

C

Ruth Batson Academy

3.1 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-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

3.3 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

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138 Ballou Ave # 3A, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Office Phone 617-542-0012

Agent MLS ID CN230016

Office MLS ID BB5522

Listing Data Updated Jun 7, 2026 9:47 PM EDT

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