Recently renovated single family home, great location right off of East Broadway, near bars, restaurants and public transit. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, washer and dryer, king size master bedroom and smaller second bedroom. Unfinished basement with washer/dryer and attic for lots of storage space. For rent by owner (no broker fee).
Available September 1.
First month and security due at signing.
Small dogs and cats considered for well qualified tenants.
Owner pays for water, tenant responsible for gas and electric.
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
172 Emerson St, South Boston, MA 02127
2beds
1baths
880sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1882
435 Square Feet Lot
$648,200 Zestimate®
$739/sqft
$4,186 Estimated rent
Home value
$648,200
$590,000 - $713,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1.5
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: SBOSW06P02329S000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1882
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $739/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $599,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,945
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $650,000-7%$739/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341906 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$794/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$794/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341906 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$794/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341906 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+52.3%$794/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73341906 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000+3.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,900$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2019 | Listing removed | $2,900$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,900+7.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2018 | Listing removed | $2,700$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2018 | Price change | $2,700-10%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000+11.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2017 | Listing removed | $2,700$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,700$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2016 | Listing removed | $459,000$522/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $459,000-1.1%$522/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2016 | Sold | $464,000+1.1%$527/sqft |
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| 3/21/2016 | Pending sale | $459,000$522/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $459,000+253.1%$522/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2001 | Sold | $130,000$148/sqft |
Source: LINK #27683 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,945 +2.4% | $599,700 -3.7% |
| 2024 | $6,785 +9.6% | $622,500 +8% |
| 2023 | $6,188 +8.6% | $576,200 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,700 +5% | $523,900 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,427 +15.6% | $508,600 +14.4% |
| 2020 | $4,695 +5.2% | $444,600 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,463 +7.6% | $423,400 +7% |
| 2018 | $4,148 +417.6% | $395,800 +5% |
| 2017 | $801 -75% | $377,000 +29.4% |
| 2016 | $3,205 +2.1% | $291,400 +12.4% |
| 2015 | $3,140 +10.6% | $259,300 +20% |
| 2013 | $2,840 +5.1% | $216,100 +4.3% |
| 2012 | $2,701 +5.1% | $207,100 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,571 +6.5% | $201,000 -1% |
| 2010 | $2,413 -11.2% | $203,100 -20.5% |
| 2009 | $2,717 -5.1% | $255,600 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $2,864 -8.9% | $261,100 -8.8% |
| 2007 | $3,145 | $286,200 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
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- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- Boston
- 02127
- South Boston
- 172 Emerson St