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40 Fay St # 704, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$805,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$799,000
Final Sale Price:
$805,000
Difference:
+$6,000 (+0.8%)
Performance Metrics
100.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
45
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$852
Sale $/sq ft:
$858
This property sold for $858 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
The property spent 45 days on market before selling.
About this home
Start your day with sunrise views over the South End and end it with the glittering Back Bay city lights, all from the comfort of your private deck in this lovingly maintained & owner-occupied top-floor home in Boston's vibrant SoWa. Inside, enjoy the expansive open-concept living, bathed in natural light from oversized windows framing panoramic city views. Polished concrete floors, soaring ceilings & an electric fireplace create an inviting ambiance. The renovated gourmet kitchen, featuring a spacious peninsula and renovated 1.5 baths, make this home perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry, custom electric blinds, custom built-ins, and available garage parking. Explore SoWa's art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and the SoWa Open Market just steps away. Whole Foods is around the corner, and easy access to I-93, the T, and Logan Airport means the city is truly at your fingertips. Live the Boston dream where modern luxury meets vibrant urban culture.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
16.9%
Price Range
46
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Nov 5, 2025
$805,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 46
Listed for Sale
Aug 11, 2025
$669,000
Original listing
Agent: Greg M. Dorsey
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | ✓ Sold | $805,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/11/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $669,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,401 | $811,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,401
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$899
Monthly
Assessed Value
$811,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
2006
Living Area
938 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Concrete
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof, City View(s), Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,401
Assessed Value
$811,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$899 Monthly
Fee Includes
Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Elevator(s), Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
85
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Condo Fee For Unit Is $899/mo Plus Parking Fee $100/mo.2% Of Sales Price Is Due To Bra By Seller.seller & Broker Make No Representations Or Warranties & The Information Herein Is Subject To Revision.buyer Is Advised To Perform Due Diligence. Parking Available $130, 000
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise","Loft"]
Unit/Building
704
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Fully renovated baths in 2023 and kitchen in 2021
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance, Other (see Remarks)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
46 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2006
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
938 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
938 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Concrete
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom, TV Monitor
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
2006
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise, Loft
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, City View(s), Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Assigned
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 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
F
Condon K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.8 mi
|
#149 of 346
|
Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 05-12
St. Peter Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
1.0 mi
Grades K-07
Kingsley Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Advent School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 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
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
UP Academy
1.0 mi
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.3 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.3 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
Newman School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.4 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.9 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.1 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
D
Charlestown High School
2.6 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
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
South End
40 Fay St # 704, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Greg M. Dorsey
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID
BB910101
Office MLS ID
AN3337
Listing Data Updated
Nov 5, 2025 2:54 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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