Dimensions5.166666666 x 7.25
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
514 Massachusetts Ave. # 5, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$750,000
Est. $4,870/month
About this home
Perched atop a classic South End rowhouse, this sun-drenched two-bedroom residence offers timeless charm and effortless city living in coveted Chester Square. Spanning the entire top floor, the thoughtfully designed layout features hardwood floors, central air, and an inviting open-concept living and dining area that flows into an updated European-style kitchen. Two peaceful rear-facing bedrooms provide privacy and comfort, including a spacious primary with built-in window-seat storage and a second bedroom accented by a skylight. A versatile loft offers flexible space for a home office, sleeping nook or guest overflow, and leads to a refreshed private roof deck with sweeping Back Bay skyline views. Pet-friendly, well-maintained building with high owner occupancy. A rare opportunity to enjoy exceptional light, privacy, and outdoor space in one of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods, moments from acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, public transit, parks and universities.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Jun 8, 2026
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: Dara Singleton
Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $750,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,010 | $640,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,010
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$210
Monthly
Assessed Value
$640,600
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
727 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
Closet, Recessed Lighting, Loft
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,010
Assessed Value
$640,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$210 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Please See Sellers Real Estate Information Statement, Attached To Mls. Some Photos Virtually Staged.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Living area does not include sleeping loft or roof deck
Documents
Master Deed (1)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
727 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
727 sq ft above grade
Dimensions6.75 x 7.583333333
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
Dimensions7.583333333 x 9.833333333
FeaturesSkylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Dimensions12.583333333 x 11.583333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Dimensions14.416666666 x 13
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
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:
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Closet, Recessed Lighting, Loft
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Effective Year (Renovated):
1998
Structure Type:
Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.1 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
0.5 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
0.6 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
0.8 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
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
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 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
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 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
0.8 mi
UP Academy
1.6 mi
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
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
Newman School
0.9 mi
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
1.6 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
2.7 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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South End
514 Massachusetts Ave. # 5, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Dara Singleton
Listing Office
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Office Phone
781-729-9030
Agent MLS ID
BB806226
Office MLS ID
AN0122
Listing Data Updated
Jun 16, 2026 7:37 PM EDT
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