BACK BAY PERFECTION! Charming 2 bed/1 bath 1890s brick row house is located on Saint Botolph Street, a tree lined street between the Back Bay and South End. This turn-key home features a new heating system, wood burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances, soapstone counters, and tons of natural light with windows on three sides of unit. Two bedrooms have generous closet space and in-unit laundry in the primary. A private balcony off the primary bedroom offers skyline views of the Back Bay. Located a block from Shaws grocery store, The Prudential Center, and all the restaurants and retail one could want. A few short blocks to nearby orange and green line T access, Copley Square, Whole Foods and the Commuter rail and Amtrak train at Back Bay Station on Dartmouth Street. Condo fees are competitive at just $600/quarter. (offers must give a min of 24 hour response time as seller is in Asia and response takes time)
Sold for $1,075,000
$1,075,000
159 Saint Botolph St APT 3, Boston, MA 02115
2beds
945sqft
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$1,233,100 Zestimate®
$1,138/sqft
$4,306 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,233,100
$1.12M - $1.37M
$4,306/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heller & Chauvin 617-670-1171,
Weichert Realtors - Penrose Group 617-670-1171,
Christopher Heller 617-794-4554
Bought with:
Heller & Chauvin
Penrose Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73389355
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air, Unit Control
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 945
- Total interior livable area: 945 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 945
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 2,295 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW04P02323S006
- Zoning: 0102 RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Boston
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $600 quarterly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $1,075,000-4.4%$1,138/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000+6.2%$1,190/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Contingent | $1,059,000$1,121/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,059,000+46.1%$1,121/sqft |
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| 4/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,000+25%$4/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Listing removed | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 8/28/2020 | Price change | $3,200-8.6%$3/sqft |
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| 8/10/2020 | Price change | $3,500-5.4%$4/sqft |
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| 7/30/2020 | Price change | $3,700-7.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,000+2.6%$4/sqft |
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| 8/24/2019 | Listing removed | $3,900$4/sqft |
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| 3/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,900+5.4%$4/sqft |
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| 5/5/2015 | Listing removed | $3,700$4/sqft |
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| 4/24/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,700+23.3%$4/sqft |
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| 11/22/2013 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 11/4/2013 | Price change | $3,000-6.3%$3/sqft |
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| 10/4/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,200-8.6%$3/sqft |
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| 7/14/2013 | Listing removed | $3,500$4/sqft |
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| 6/5/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,500$4/sqft |
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| 6/3/2013 | Sold | $725,000+3.6%$767/sqft |
Source: LINK #141563 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2013 | Listed for sale | $700,000+14.8%$741/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Chestnut Hill #71503060 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2006 | Sold | $610,000+149%$646/sqft |
Source: LINK #59184 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/1996 | Sold | $245,000+4.3%$259/sqft |
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| 7/23/1987 | Sold | $235,000$249/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,238 +10.5% | $1,056,800 +4% |
| 2024 | $11,079 +4.6% | $1,016,400 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $10,593 +3.6% | $986,300 +5% |
| 2022 | $10,221 +2% | $939,400 |
| 2021 | $10,023 +5.9% | $939,400 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $9,463 +3.2% | $896,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,170 +6.6% | $870,000 +6% |
| 2018 | $8,602 +319.9% | $820,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $2,048 -75% | $774,600 +4% |
| 2016 | $8,194 +3.7% | $744,900 +14.1% |
| 2015 | $7,905 +4.9% | $652,800 +9% |
| 2014 | $7,537 -2.7% | $599,100 +1.6% |
| 2013 | $7,750 +1.8% | $589,800 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $7,610 +17.2% | $583,600 +14.9% |
| 2011 | $6,495 +7.6% | $507,800 0% |
| 2010 | $6,035 +9.1% | $508,000 -2.4% |
| 2009 | $5,531 -3.1% | $520,300 |
| 2008 | $5,708 -0.2% | $520,300 |
| 2007 | $5,718 | $520,300 |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
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- 6/10Hurley K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NACarter SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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