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705 Massachusetts Avenue # 8, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$730,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
950
Sq Ft
$768
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
57
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 2, 2026 • MLS# 73473455 Copied! • Updated May 9, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $750,000
Final Sale Price: $730,000
Difference: $20,000 (-2.7%)
Performance Metrics
97.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
57
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $789
Sale $/sq ft: $768
This property sold for $768 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 57 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$768/sq ft
Area Average
$337/sq ft
Difference
+127.8%

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

About this home

Welcome to 705 Massachusetts Ave, a beautifully appointed penthouse corner residence set within an iconic South End brownstone. Thoughtfully updated and rich with natural light, this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home blends architectural character with contemporary comfort. The open kitchen, oversized windows, and refined finishes create an inviting sense of scale throughout. Additional features include in-unit laundry, central air with Nest, Andersen windows, and a recently installed HVAC system. A newly constructed roof deck offers an exceptional vantage point with sweeping Boston skyline views. Perfectly positioned near BU Medical, the Silver Line, and I-93, with effortless access to Back Bay, Cambridge, and many of the South End’s acclaimed dining destinations. An outstanding opportunity for both end-users and investors seeking a well-located, turn-key home in one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Apr 1, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 2, 2026
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: Shahab Madadi Office: Compass
Current Active Listing - MLS #73457872
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Nov 26, 2025
$750,000
MLS #73457872 - Active

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $10,508 $907,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,508
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$493
Monthly
Assessed Value
$907,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 950 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $10,508
Assessed Value $907,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $493 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures The Apartment Is Rented For $4500 To Boston Medical School Students; Lease Ending 6/30/2026. Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 8
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 126 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
950 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
7.833333333 x 4.75
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
9.083333333 x 11.666666666
Dining Room
5 x 6.583333333
Kitchen
8.333333333 x 7.083333333
Bathroom2
5.083333333 x 4.416666666
Bedroom2
9.333333333 x 9
Living Room
18.25 x 12.25
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
12.333333333 x 12.333333333
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 2000
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

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

10 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.3 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
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.3 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
Perkins Elementary School
0.5 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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.5 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 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
C
Hale Elementary School
1.0 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Kingsley Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.2 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
F
Tobin K-8 School
1.2 mi | #344 of 352 | Score: 25.1
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-33.1 below state avg
364 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
1.3 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.6 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
Dearborn Middle School
1.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 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
0.9 mi
UP Academy
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.7 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-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.8 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
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
Newman School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.3 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.4 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.0 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
Meridian Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.6 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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Neighborhood

South End

705 Massachusetts Avenue # 8, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Listing Information

Listing Agent Shahab Madadi
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID CN250502
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated May 9, 2026 1:15 PM 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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