20 Grimes St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$5,500/mo
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,700
Sq Ft
1,700
Lot Sq Ft
27
Days on Market
Leased Listed Aug 12, 2025 • MLS# 73417023 Copied! • Updated Jan 14, 2026

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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 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$3/sq ft
Area Median
$4/sq ft
Difference
16.7%

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!

Property History

Market Insights

100%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73579642
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 18, 2026
$400
MLS #73579642 - Active
✓
Leased
Sep 13, 2025
Rental listing closed
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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
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Previously Sold
Jul 9, 2025
$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
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
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
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

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
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Laundry: In Unit
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Construction & Materials

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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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

3 schools
Perkins Elementary
0.2 mi
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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Middle School Academy
< 0.1 mi
UP Academy
< 0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Boston Collaborative High School
< 0.1 mi | #389 of 346 | Score: 22.8
Dropped 2 spots from last year
282 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
Excel High
0.4 mi
F
Excel High School
0.4 mi | #332 of 346 | Score: 26.4
Improved 28 spots from last year
-31.8 below state avg
90 students Very Diverse
11 sports • 241 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 10-12
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Location

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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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