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High style penthouse living can be yours in the top two floors of this meticulously restored Chester Square brownstone. Enter to massively scaled building foyer featuring significant period detail. The bedroom level of this spectacular home includes a large primary suite, featuring dramatic 10-foot ceilings, a decorative marble fireplace, and spacious walk-in closet. A generous 2nd bedroom has a beautiful bow front window and its own marble fireplace, while the third room offers excellent flexibility for an office or guest space. Brazilian cherry floors create a warm, rich ambiance throughout, complemented by renovated marble bathrooms. The upper level has vaulted ceilings with sky lights overhead. A full wall of floor-to-ceiling built-ins accents the vast open space and arched windows over the dining area frame the skyline. Cook in an updated chef's kitchen with elegant marble counters. Capping the residence is a private roof deck, offering sweeping, panoramic city views.
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Community Amenities:Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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South End
531 Massachusetts Ave # 3, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
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C-
🎓Where Graduates GoClass of 2021
52%attend college
38%4-Year14%2-Year7%Out of State7%Working
⚠School Safety2024-25
3.7%Above Average
3.2%Suspensions0.3%In-School0.5%Emergency
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1.8% below state avg
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Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.1 mi
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#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
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#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
0.5 mi
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#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
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#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
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#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
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#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
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.0 mi
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#344 of 352 |
Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hale Elementary School
1.1 mi
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#582 of 824 |
Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
M
Middle Schools
10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi
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#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
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 mi
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#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
2.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 mi
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#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
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
0.7 mi
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#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
0.8 mi
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#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
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 mi
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#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
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#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
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#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
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 mi
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#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
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#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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Property History
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Price Changes
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Price Range
Property Timeline
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Price Reduced
Jun 3, 2026
$1,695,000
$100,000
(-5.57%)
From $1,795,000 to $1,695,000 (-5.6%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 1, 2026
$1,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Steven Cohen TeamOffice: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Date
Event
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Details
06/03/2026
↓
Price Reduced
$1,695,000
$100,000
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From $1,795,000 to $1,695,000 (-5.6%)
05/01/2026
🏠
Listed for Sale
$1,795,000
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Price & Status History
Date
Event
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Change
Jun 3, 2026
Price Changed
$1,695,000
-$100,000
May 1, 2026
New Listing Added
$1,795,000
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Market Statistics
Days on Market
60 days
Price per Sq Ft
$848
Total Price Drop
-$100,000
Tax History
Year
Taxes
Assessment
2025
$16,996
$1,467,700
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$16,996
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$700
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,467,700
Listing Information
Listing AgentSteven Cohen Team
Listing OfficeKeller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS IDTM003012
Office MLS IDBB5522
Listing Data UpdatedJun 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.