78 Phillips St # 3, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114 • Beacon Hill
$400,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
480
Sq Ft
$833
Price/Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
53
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Mar 9, 2011 • MLS# 71197360 Copied! • Updated Jun 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $415,000
Final Sale Price: $400,000
Difference: $15,000 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
53
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $865
Sale $/sq ft: $833
This property sold for $833 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 53 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$833/sq ft
Area Median
$462/sq ft
Difference
+80.4%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

This charming second floor 1+bedroom/1bath unit comes with a full deeded parking space behind the building. The open concept living space includes a fabulous renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. The spacious bedroom is bright and airy with an adjacent room suitable for an office or nursery with custom closets. Freshly painted with hardwood floors throughout. Conveniently located near Charles St, the Charles River, MGH and the T.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

39.3%
Price Range
54
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73535988
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Previously Sold
Dec 18, 2026
$659,000
MLS #73535988
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Sold
May 10, 2011
$400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 54
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Listed for Sale
Mar 9, 2011
$415,000
Original listing
Agent: Linda Christman Office: Hammond Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $3,967 $310,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,967
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$291
Per month
Assessed Value
$310,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 480 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Deeded, Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,967
Assessed Value $310,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $291
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 9
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Condo Fee Include $35.00 Monthly Fee For Parking Space
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 54 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
480 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Steam
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

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded, Off 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
Advent School
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
St. John Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.9 mi | #47 of 352 | Score: 57.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.1 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
1.3 mi | #86 of 352 | Score: 50.9
Improved 3 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
544 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
1.3 mi | #594 of 825 | Score: 41.1
Dropped 186 spots from last year
-17.1 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
1.3 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
78 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.4 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
Dearborn Middle School
3.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
8.0 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
Edwards Middle
1.3 mi
UP Academy
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.9 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.5 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.3 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
C-
East Boston High School
2.3 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.4 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.2 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill

78 Phillips St # 3, Boston MA 02114

Boston, MA 02114

Listing Information

Listing Agent Linda Christman
Listing Office Hammond Residential
Office Phone 617-904-2000
Agent MLS ID BB900920
Office MLS ID BB9601
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2026 12:10 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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