473 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End

$695,000

Est. $4,853/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

767

Sq Ft

$906

Price/Sq Ft

1899

Year Built

Condominium

Type

20

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$50,000 Listed May 13, 2026 • MLS# 73517488 Copied!

About this home

South End living at its best! Located on the parlor-level of a quintessential Boston brownstone, this impressive residence blends classic charm & character with modern amenities. The open-concept living area features soaring ceilings, oversized windows flooding the space with natural light, dental moldings, hardwood floors, & a show-stopping fireplace with a marble surround and ornate mantel mirror. The well-appointed kitchen offers island seating, granite countertops, rich cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. Frosted glass pocket doors lead to a spacious bedroom with a bay window nook (ideal for an in-home office setup) and a walk-in closet. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, ductless mini-split A/C, and close proximity to South End & Back Bay's bustling shopping and dining scene, parks, and public transportation.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LEONARD RICHARD J

Mailing Address C/O RICHARD LEONARD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA, 02568

Land Use

Use Code 102

Description Condominium

Style Row Middle

Tax Information

Assessed Value $708,200

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$0	$708,200	$708,200	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Jul 26, 2021	$1,150,000	65955/96
Dec 13, 2019	$699,000	62227/78
Aug 3, 2016	$9	56540/023
Jul 15, 2002	$300,000	28911/278
Sep 18, 1997	$97,000	21740/248

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Jan 9, 2024	Electrical Fire Alarms FA Fire Alarm Permit #EFA1561409	Closed	$800
Dec 19, 2023	Electrical Permit ELECTRICAL Electrical Permit #E1554520	Closed	$3,000
Aug 1, 2023	Gas Permit GAS Gas Permit #G1507507	Closed	$350
Jun 15, 2023	Short Form Bldg Permit INTEXT Interior/Exterior Work Permit #SF1452767	Open	$45,000
May 19, 2023	Plumbing Permit PLUMBING Plumbing Permit #PL1476455	Closed	$9,000
Mar 24, 2023	Long Form/Alteration Permit EXTREN Renovations - Exterior Permit #ALT1435287	Closed	$93,000
Mar 6, 2023	Short Form Bldg Permit INTREN Renovations - Interior NSC Permit #SF1445992	Open	$5,000

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Year built	1,899	1,899	✓

Match: geocode_proximity (89.1% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1899

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

767 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

1

Entry Level

2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1899

Living Area 767 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Wall Furnace

Cooling Dual

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Patio, City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street, On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $10,069

Assessed Value $755,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899

Effective Year (Renovated): 2012

Structure Type: Rowhouse

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Wall Furnace

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Dual

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s)

Patio & Porch: Patio

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Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Off Street, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station

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Neighborhood

South End

473 Massachusetts Ave # 2, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

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Price Reduced

May 26, 2026

$695,000 $50,000 (-6.71%)

From $745,000 to $695,000 (-6.7%)

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May 13, 2026

$745,000 +$20,000 (+2.76%)

From $725,000 to $745,000 (+2.8%)

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May 13, 2026

$725,000

Original listing

Agent: The Denman Group Office: eXp Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/26/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$695,000	$50,000	-	From $745,000 to $695,000 (-6.7%)
05/13/2026	↑ Price Increased	$745,000	+$20,000	-	From $725,000 to $745,000 (+2.8%)
05/13/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$725,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
May 26, 2026	Price Changed	$695,000	-$50,000
May 13, 2026	Price Changed	$745,000	-$20,000
May 13, 2026	New Listing Added	$725,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

20 days

Price per Sq Ft

$906

Total Price Drop

-$50,000

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$10,069	$755,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$10,069

Tax Year 2026

HOA Fee

$300

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Assessed Value

$755,100

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