231 W Newton St # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$585,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$700,000
Final Sale Price:
$585,000
Difference:
$115,000 (-16.4%)
Performance Metrics
83.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
68
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,095
Sale $/sq ft:
$915
This property sold for $915 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 16.4% below the original asking price.
The property spent 68 days on market before selling.
About this home
Location, location, location, bring your paint brush and imagination! Perfectly located between the Back Bay and South End, this condominium offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of real estate in a vibrant city setting. Customize and renovate the kitchen and bath to add tremendous potential value. This residence presents a canvas ready to be transformed into your ideal urban sanctuary. Imagine designing this area to perfectly reflect your personal style, creating an inviting atmosphere. This parlor level condominium features high ceilings, hardwood floors and in unit laundry. The condo offers ease of access to the beautiful Southwest corridor park, the Prudential Center, Copley Square, Newbury St, restaurants, shops, Green and Orange line subway stations, as well as commuter and Amtrak stations. Being sold"as is." This Boston condominium is a distinctive urban opportunity awaiting your renovation and personal touch.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Sold
Jan 30, 2026
Property sold
Pending Sale
Nov 15, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Sep 26, 2025
$650,000
Original listing
Agent: Peter Michaud
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed for Sale
Sep 26, 2025
$650,000
Original listing
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2026 | ✓ Sold | - | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/15/2025 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 09/26/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $650,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/26/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $650,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,312 | $630,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,312
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$453
Monthly
Assessed Value
$630,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
639 sq ft
Lot Size
0.01 acres
Stories
1
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,312
Assessed Value
$630,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$453 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
20
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Appliances Are Older And Will Be Left As Gifts. Fireplace Has Not Been Used In Many Years. One Window Spring Is Broken. No Pets Allowed. Condo Being Sold As Is.taxes Are After Residential Exemption Of $3, 984.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
69 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
639 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
639 sq ft above grade
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Effective Year (Renovated):
1997
Structure Type:
Brownstone
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
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.3 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.4 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 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
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.0 mi
|
#325 of 352
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.7 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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: 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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Epiphany School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.7 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
Timilty Middle
1.1 mi
UP Academy
1.7 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
0.6 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.0 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
1.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.2 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+
Boston Latin Academy
2.0 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
Meridian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.6 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.7 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
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
231 W Newton St # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Peter Michaud
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID
CT009536
Office MLS ID
BB5918
Listing Data Updated
Jan 30, 2026 7:10 PM EST
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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