Explore the possibilities of this spacious single-family home nestled in South Boston’s vibrant beach community. Featuring 3 finished levels, plus an unfinished basement which provides for great storage & expansion opportunities. The main level features a living room, granite kitchen with a dining area, half bath & W/D. Step through the kitchen door to find a 800 +/- Sq Ft fenced landscaped patio and yard, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor features 2 generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the top floor offers 2 more sizable bedrooms. What an incredible opportunity for you to infuse your personal style & creativity into this home. Upgraded in 2017 with a new high-efficiency boiler and tankless hot water system. Superb location just steps from the beach, parks, public transportation and an array of boutique shops and restaurants along E and W Broadway, this Southie gem offers an exceptional opportunity to make it your own.
Sold for $890,000
$890,000
12 Knowlton St, South Boston, MA 02127
4beds
1,678sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1,793 Square Feet Lot
$1,065,700 Zestimate®
$530/sqft
$6,315 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,065,700
$991,000 - $1.15M
$6,315/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darcy Bento 617-901-9671,
Bento Real Estate Group, Inc. 617-901-9671,
Darcy Bento 617-901-9671
Bought with:
Heller & Chauvin
Penrose Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73226620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 5 x 3
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,678
- Total interior livable area: 1,678 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
Lot
- Size: 1,793 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:07 P:01245 S:000,1412932
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Highway Access, Public School, Other
Location
- Region: South Boston
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Listing removed | $5,800$3/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,800$3/sqft |
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| 8/1/2024 | Sold | $890,000-1%$530/sqft |
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| 6/2/2024 | Contingent | $899,000$536/sqft |
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| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $899,000-3.2%$536/sqft |
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| 4/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $929,000+30.8%$554/sqft |
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| 5/12/2016 | Sold | $710,000-2.1%$423/sqft |
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| 3/23/2016 | Pending sale | $725,000$432/sqft |
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| 3/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $725,000+120.7%$432/sqft |
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| 12/2/2004 | Sold | $328,500+105.3%$196/sqft |
Source: LINK #686 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/1998 | Sold | $160,000+46.8%$95/sqft |
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| 4/27/1995 | Sold | $109,000-10.3%$65/sqft |
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| 7/17/1987 | Sold | $121,500$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,138 +17.1% | $875,500 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $8,661 +9.6% | $794,600 +8% |
| 2023 | $7,902 +8.6% | $735,800 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,278 +10.1% | $668,900 +8% |
| 2021 | $6,608 +2.6% | $619,300 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $6,438 +5.2% | $609,700 +5% |
| 2019 | $6,122 +5.6% | $580,800 +5% |
| 2018 | $5,799 +654% | $553,300 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $769 -84.7% | $526,700 +15% |
| 2016 | $5,038 +2.9% | $458,000 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $4,898 +10.6% | $404,500 +20% |
| 2013 | $4,428 +5.6% | $337,000 +4.8% |
| 2012 | $4,194 +2% | $321,600 |
| 2011 | $4,113 +6.6% | $321,600 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,860 +14.7% | $324,900 +2.6% |
| 2009 | $3,365 -7.6% | $316,600 -4.6% |
| 2008 | $3,640 -3.4% | $331,800 -3.2% |
| 2007 | $3,767 | $342,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Boston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10James F. Condon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Excel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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