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257 Northampton St # 506, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$1,060,000
Est. $7,014/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,052
Sq Ft
$1,008
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
2011
Year Built
93
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 24, 2024 • MLS# 73306198 Copied!

About this home

Live the good life at The Modern II, a 2011 gem on a quiet South End street. This contemporary elevator building offers easy access to everything the city has to offer, including the Green and Orange Line T. Whether you're working at Northeastern or BU Med, seeking a chic urban home, or retiring in style, this building fits all lifestyles! This freshly painted 5th-floor unit features a sleek modern kitchen, open floor plan, two spacious bedrooms, a large bath, and a half bath. Step outside to your private deck, accessed from both the living room and primary bedroom, with stunning skyline views. Entertain on the new common roof deck with panoramic city vistas, seating, a gas grill, and views of the 4th of July fireworks. Enjoy nearby parks, tennis courts, and easy access to Symphony Hall, Berklee, and BU. Covered parking, modern design, and ample storage complete the package. A prime opportunity in Boston’s historic South End!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BARGE JONATHAN
Mailing Address Northampton, BOSTON, MA, 02118

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $782,100

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $782,100 $782,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 18, 2022 $885,000 68323/1
Oct 7, 2022 $845,000 68292/242
Jun 2, 2022 $849,000 67741/217
Mar 30, 2022 $700,000 67398/198
Dec 14, 2021 $100 66846/183
Aug 13, 2021 $710,000 66087/9
Jul 14, 2021 $1,084,000 65874/121
Jun 24, 2021 $1 65739/175
Jun 14, 2021 $700,000 65666/278
Nov 10, 2020 $10 64151/229

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 4, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1845390
Open $300
Apr 23, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1841783
Open $3,000
Apr 23, 2026 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1841786
Open $2,000
Mar 16, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1826502
Open $30,300
Jan 14, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1811852
Open $1,000
Nov 17, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTDEM
Demolition - Interior
Permit #SF1796053
Open $30,000
Nov 4, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1794948
Open $225
Oct 22, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1790317
Closed $16,433
Sep 23, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1774184
Open $4,000
Sep 18, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1774175
Open $15,800
Aug 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1765248
Closed $1,200
Aug 21, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1765244
Open $1,200
Aug 18, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1765039
Closed $3,530
Aug 4, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1753822
Closed $10,000
May 19, 2025 Electrical Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #E1722069
Closed $4,000
May 14, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1720216
Closed $2,000
Apr 23, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1706871
Closed $48,717
Nov 4, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1667159
Closed $5,000
Oct 28, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1665962
Closed $2,500
Oct 17, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1662364
Closed $59,904
Jul 24, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1628687
Closed $1,500
Jun 20, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1616425
Closed $900
Apr 25, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1578568
Closed $11,750
Jan 22, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1559680
Open $85,202
Oct 12, 2023 Electrical Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #E1534653
Open $1,000
Aug 25, 2023 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1518448
Open $2,000
Jul 10, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1490135
Open $1,800
Apr 19, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1318689
Closed $40,820
Apr 7, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1306921
Open $175,250
Feb 28, 2022 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1298718
Open $2,000
Dec 6, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1268512
Open $41,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Match: geocode_proximity (86.3% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2011
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,052 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,120,000
Final Sale Price: $1,060,000
Difference: $60,000 (-5.4%)
Performance Metrics
94.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
93
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,065
Sale $/sq ft: $1,008
This property sold for $1,008 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% below the original asking price.

At 93 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,008/sq ft
Area Average
$420/sq ft
Difference
+140.1%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2011
Living Area 1,052 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,210
Assessed Value $936,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2011
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

257 Northampton St # 506, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

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Nearby Schools

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
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.2 mi | #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 | #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 | #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 | #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
0.7 mi | #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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 mi | #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 | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
The Learning Project
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.0 mi | #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
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.4 mi | #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 | #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
Newman School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 mi | #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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.0 mi | #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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi | #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 Academy
1.6 mi | #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
2.2 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 mi | #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 | #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

Market Insights

1.4%
Price Range
79
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Feb 28, 2025
$1,060,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 79
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 24, 2024
$1,075,000
Original listing
Agent: Elizabeth Crowley Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 24, 2024 New Listing Added $1,075,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
93 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,008

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $10,210 $936,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,210
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$603
Monthly
Assessed Value
$936,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elizabeth Crowley
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID H9500257
Office MLS ID M95354
Listing Data Updated Mar 2, 2025 2:24 PM 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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