278 Clarendon St # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$350,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
636
Sq Ft
$550
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1910
Year Built
Condominium
Type
11
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed Oct 23, 2008 • MLS# 70838107 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $359,000
Final Sale Price: $350,000
Difference: $9,000 (-2.5%)
Performance Metrics
97.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $564
Sale $/sq ft: $550
This property sold for $550 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.

With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

<<<<<<>>>>>> Serious opportunity for buyer with willingness to perform small amount of TLC. Original library to the mansion tastefully converted into beautiful city condominium. Features include original and ornate floors, original 14' +/- vaulted ceiling, wood paneled walls and a fully applianced kitchen w/granite counters. High end building; 7 of 9 remaining units are owner occupied.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

41.7%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73583626
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 29, 2026
$600,000
MLS #73583626 - Active
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Sold
Dec 4, 2008
$350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Oct 23, 2008
$359,000
Original listing
Agent: Gareth Gorman Office: Brokers Collaborative

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $3,810 $342,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,810
Tax Year 2006
HOA Fee
$320
Per month
Assessed Value
$342,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 636 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 2
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Slate, Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Fuses
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,810
Assessed Value $342,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $320
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 8
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures 1)taxes Have Increase 2) Fuses Not Breakers
Exclusions None Noted At This Time
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed (1)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
636 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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

3 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.2 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Commonwealth School
0.1 mi
Grades 09-12
C-
Snowden International High School
0.2 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 38.1
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
435 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Snowden International
0.2 mi
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Neighborhood

Back Bay

278 Clarendon St # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gareth Gorman
Listing Office Brokers Collaborative
Office Phone 617-515-1576
Agent MLS ID BB903802
Office MLS ID NB9421
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:46 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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