486 East 3rd Street # 8, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$573,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
592
Sq Ft
$968
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
1
Parking
19
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 28, 2026 • MLS# 73555867 Copied! • Updated Sep 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $559,000
Final Sale Price: $573,000
Difference: +$14,000 (+2.5%)
Performance Metrics
102.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $944
Sale $/sq ft: $968
This property sold for $968 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Renovated brick schoolhouse sunny front facing one-bedroom condominium with high ceilings. Oversized palladium windows flood the living area and bedroom with natural light. Oak hard wood floors throughout. Beautifully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white tile backsplash, stone counters, and white shaker cabinetry. Renovated bath with tile floor. Double closets in entry & bedroom and attic pull-down offer excellent storage. Exceptional Eastside location between H & I streets, steps from restaurants, bars, shops & public transportation & South Boston beaches offer a convenient city lifestyle. One-deed parking space H & 3-visitor parking on-site. High owner occupancy. Low Condominium fee. Low utilities Avg Gas = $55 & Avg Electric = $103. Pet Friendly. Current Reserves $7,059.28. Professionally managed by Greater Boston Property Management LLC.

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Property History

Market Insights

2.4%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Aug 31, 2026
$573,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
📋
Status: Active under contract
Aug 5, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
Aug 4, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2026
$559,000
Original listing
Agent: The Reardon Team Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2026
$559,000
Original listing
Agent: The Reardon Team Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $1,626 $481,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,626
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$295
Monthly
Assessed Value
$481,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 592 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Security
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $1,626
Assessed Value $481,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $295 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 14
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Approximate Age Of The Roof 20+ Years. Roof Repair Work Completed October 2018.
Exclusions Green Triangular Wall Mounted Shelving Excluded From Home Sale.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 8
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures Per City of Boston Assessing Information
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
592 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 1990
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Security
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
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
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.2 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
St. Peter Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.6 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
Clap Elementary School
1.3 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
Excel Academy Charter School
1.3 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
D
Dever Elementary School
1.4 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.5 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.7 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
1.8 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.4 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
2.6 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
2.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.6 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
0.6 mi
McCormack Middle
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.3 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.4 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
Cathedral High School
1.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.2 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
Newman School
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.6 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 Academy
2.7 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
C-
East Boston High School
3.1 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.1 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
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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South Boston

486 East 3rd Street # 8, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Reardon Team
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 617-266-5200
Agent MLS ID TM343138
Office MLS ID AC1396
Listing Data Updated Sep 1, 2026 2:09 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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