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681 Massachusetts Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$659,000
$639,000
Est. $4,298/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
900
Sq Ft
$710
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1900
Year Built
69
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$20,000 Listed Oct 14, 2025 • MLS# 73443265 Copied! • Updated Dec 24, 2025

About this home

This lovely two bedroom, street level, home is sunny, inviting, and charming. High ceilings, hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with stainless appliances, and central air & heat complete this cozy South End offering. The main bedroom offers two large windows, ample closet space, and convenient overhead storage. The second bedroom is a warm, sun-filled space that would make a perfect home office, guest room or nursery. Full modern and updated bathroom. Amenities include a 900 sf floor plan plus an additional large, sun drenched private patio and deck.[ Pet friendly!} Let your pet out to the enclosed patio This home features several upgrades! New wood floors 2020. New AC/Heat handler/compressor in 2018, new hot water heater in 2018, and the rear of building and patio were repointed in 2019. 100% owner occupied bldg. Easy parking on streets. Around the corner to S End restaurants, public T and all that the city has to offer, this quintessential South End home is inviting and well situated

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
1.5%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Dec 9, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Dec 5, 2025
$639,000 $10,000 (-1.54%)
From $649,000 to $639,000 (-1.5%)
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Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2025
$639,000
Original listing
Agent: Ted Pietras Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2025
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Ted Pietras Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,819 $675,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,819
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$215
Monthly
Assessed Value
$675,200

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $7,819
Assessed Value $675,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $215 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Back patio & deck are for unit #1s use only
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 71 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
900 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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Basement: N
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

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Property Tax $652
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $215/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
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Year 30
95% Principal
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Neighborhood

South End

681 Massachusetts Ave # 1, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-426-6900
Agent MLS ID BB921754
Office MLS ID BB5918
Listing Data Updated Dec 24, 2025 3:30 AM 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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