38 Ransom Rd # 12, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135 • Brighton
$171,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
559
Sq Ft
$306
Price/Sq Ft
0.01
Acres
1930
Year Built
Condominium
Type
159
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Apr 2, 2009 • MLS# 70897249 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $185,000
Final Sale Price: $171,000
Difference: $14,000 (-7.6%)
Performance Metrics
92.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
159
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $331
Sale $/sq ft: $306
This property sold for $306 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.6% below the original asking price.

At 159 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Attention Investors! Incredible opportunity for a condo with great rental history. Very sweet space with wonderful layout, and eat-in-kitchen. Sunny and inviting. Extra large foyer can be used as office. Currently rented for $1275 through the end of August. Perfect for BC, BU students or young professional. Easy access to the B line and bus lines. Low Owner Occupancy. Priced to sell!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

54.4%
Price Range
160
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72567577
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2019
$375,000
MLS #72567577
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Sold
Sep 9, 2009
$171,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 160
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Listed for Sale
Apr 2, 2009
$177,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ruth & Sherean Team Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $1,975 $185,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,975
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$289
Per month
Assessed Value
$185,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 559 sq ft
Lot Size 0.01 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $1,975
Assessed Value $185,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $289
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 88
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 12
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 160 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
559 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
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: On Street
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

10 schools
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
B-
Winship Elementary School
0.6 mi | #418 of 825 | Score: 47.3
Dropped 200 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
349 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Edison Elementary School
0.8 mi | #764 of 825 | Score: 31.3
Improved 16 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
455 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.0 mi | #333 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
129 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
German International School Boston
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.4 mi | #10 of 12 | Score: 30.0
Improved 651 spots from last year
-28.2 below state avg
296 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
Match Charter Public School
1.4 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 42.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
1,192 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
The Winsor School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.9 mi
Epiphany School
5.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.9 mi
Irving Middle
4.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.2 mi | #333 of 346 | Score: 25.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.8 below state avg
526 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.5 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 32.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
609 students Diverse
11 sports • 520 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.5 mi | #313 of 346 | Score: 35.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
450 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.9 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.1 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
3.3 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.5 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Brighton

38 Ransom Rd # 12, Boston MA 02135

Boston, MA 02135

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Ruth & Sherean Team
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 617-964-1850
Agent MLS ID TEAM0364
Office MLS ID M95266
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:39 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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