20 Grimes St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$5,500/mo
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$6,300
Final Sale Price:
$5,500
Difference:
$800 (-12.7%)
Performance Metrics
87.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
27
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$4
Sale $/sq ft:
$3
This property sold for $3 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.7% below the original asking price.
With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$3/sq ft
Area Median
$4/sq ft
Difference
21.0%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
NO Broker Fee! Available 9/1 – Renovated 4 Bed / 3 Bath in South Boston! Don’t miss this rare chance to rent a spacious, attached single-family home on Southie’s West Side. This recently updated property offers central AC, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors throughout, and a modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. The layout includes generously sized bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and a comfortable flow between the living and dining areas. Conveniently located near the Broadway T stop, with easy access to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, the Seaport, and downtown. Garage parking is available for an additional fee. Cat-friendly!
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Property History
Market Insights
100%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73579642
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 18, 2026
$400
MLS #73579642 - Active
Leased
Sep 13, 2025
Rental listing closed
Listed for Rent
Aug 13, 2025
$6,000
Original listing
Agent: Strobeck Antonell Bull Group
Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #73373831
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 9, 2025
$3,000,000
MLS #73373831
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $400 | - | - | MLS #73579642 - Active |
| 09/13/2025 | ✓ Leased | - | - | - | Rental listing closed |
| 08/13/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $6,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/09/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $3,000,000 | - | - | MLS #73373831 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Living Area
1,700 sq ft
Lot Size
1,700 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
6
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2025
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit
$6,300
Required
First MonthDepositReferences
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
SF
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Square footage is approximate
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
28 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
Leased
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,700 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,700 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (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:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 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
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.7 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
F
Clap Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#811 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.0 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#768 of 825
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.3 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
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
< 0.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.9 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
< 0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.6 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
2.0 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
Newman School
2.0 mi
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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.5 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
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
3.2 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
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Neighborhood
South Boston
20 Grimes St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Strobeck Antonell Bull Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
TM343298
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
Jan 14, 2026 10:24 AM 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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