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196 West Springfield St # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$3,195,000
$2,999,900
Est. $18,940/month
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,407
Sq Ft
$881
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
1
Parking
121
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$195,100 Open House Listed Mar 16, 2026 • MLS# 73487193 Copied! • Updated Jun 7, 2026

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18
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About this home

Located in Boston’s coveted South End, this meticulously designed parlor-to-garden unit by Silverstone Development offers 3 beds, 3.5 baths, and 3,400+ sqft of refined luxury. The open living level is drenched in sunlight, flowing from the spacious living room with a gas fireplace to the dining area and chef’s kitchen with a floating island, custom cabinetry, and Wolf, Sub-Zero & Miele appliances. Hardwood floors throughout add warmth and elegance. A wall of glass opens to a private deck, perfect for entertaining. The primary suite is a tranquil haven with a custom closet, and a serene spa-like bath with crisp modern lines, neutral tones, and effortless elegance. A chic media lounge with a wet bar, additional ensuite bedrooms, and an enclosed rock garden add to the home’s elegance. Features include custom millwork, architecturally designed lighting, two gas fireplaces, a smart climate system, pre-wired home audio, and assigned off-street parking. A South End masterpiece!

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
6.1%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 3, 2026
$2,999,900 $195,100 (-6.11%)
From $3,195,000 to $2,999,900 (-6.1%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 16, 2026
$3,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Danny Griffin Office: Griffin Realty Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $39,847 $3,533,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$39,847
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$3,533,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 3,407 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Wet Bar, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Decorative Lighting
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Features Carport, Deeded, On Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $39,847
Assessed Value $3,533,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $250 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Information To Be Deemed Accurate But Buyer Should Do Their Own Due Diligence
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 83 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,407 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bedroom2
15 x 11
Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Master Bedroom
18 x 13
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)

Basement Floor

Bedroom3
15 x 13
Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
Family Room
15 x 20
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,Second Floor

Dining Room
16 x 13
Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Kitchen
15 x 20
Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
Living Room
17 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2017
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Decorative Lighting
Patio & Porch: Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Deeded, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station
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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.2 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
0.3 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
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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 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
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.7 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 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
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.0 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 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
1.6 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.7 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.3 mi
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
1.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 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
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 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
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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+
Boston Latin School
1.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.7 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 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
English High School
2.8 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
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196 West Springfield St # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Danny Griffin
Listing Office Griffin Realty Group
Office Phone 617-249-4822
Agent MLS ID A8000318
Office MLS ID AN1715
Listing Data Updated Jun 7, 2026 4:05 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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