38 Rutland Sq # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$825,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,448
Sq Ft
$570
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1860
Year Built
2
Parking
Condominium
Type
17
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed Oct 2, 2008 • MLS# 70829411 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $825,000
Difference: $24,000 (-2.8%)
Performance Metrics
97.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $586
Sale $/sq ft: $570
This property sold for $570 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.8% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

This stunning duplex with private entrance, located on one of the most sought after streets in the South End, features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, sunken living room with corner fireplace, bow front formal dining room, sleek white kitchen with gas cooking, central air, gas heat, loads of storage, beautifully landscaped two-tier garden and direct access parking for two cars. Four unit owner occupied building with brand new roof.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

61.6%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73581648
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 23, 2026
$2,150,000
MLS #73581648 - Active
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Sold
Dec 12, 2008
$825,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Oct 2, 2008
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: Diane Davidson Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $8,426 $768,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,426
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$198
Per month
Assessed Value
$768,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1860
Living Area 1,448 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Tandem, Deeded
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $8,426
Assessed Value $768,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $198
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1860
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,448 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1860
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
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: Tandem, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat
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 | #259 of 352 | Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.3 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
0.5 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
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.8 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.8 mi
Grades K-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 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
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Park Street School
1.1 mi
Grades K-07
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.5 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
1.5 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.6 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
1.0 mi
UP Academy
1.5 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.1 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 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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
2.4 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 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
2.8 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

South End

38 Rutland Sq # 1, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Diane Davidson
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID BB981586
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:39 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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