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  • $6,100,800

    178 W Canton St, Boston, MA 02116

    5beds
    4,459sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1860
    2,178 Square Feet Lot
    $6,100,800 Zestimate®
    $1,368/sqft
    $22,167 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,100,800

    $5.25M - $7.08M

    $22,167/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Beautifully restored, 21 foot wide, single family townhouse located on one of the most sought after streets in the South End, directly across from Hayes Park. Grand double parlors with original Victorian detail throughout; ornate plaster crown moldings, carved marble fireplaces, sliding pocket doors with cut glass panels, wood casings and doors. Spacious street level entrance, ideal for strollers and bikes, opens to a large dining room, center kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters and gas cooking. Adjacent family area, generous closet space and convenient half bath. Third floor master bedroom level with two large bedrooms and all tile bath. Top floor guest level with two and a half bedrooms and additional full bath. Garden level au-pair or guest suite with full kitchen and bathroom. Private rear garden with beautiful plantings and brick paved seating areas. Six wood burning fireplaces. Central a/c, alarm and more.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, Security System
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,459 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,178 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW04P00453S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1860

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Highway Access, T-Station, Park
    • Flooring: Wood, Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Roof Material: Rubber
    • Construction: Brick
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, Security System
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Style: Victorian
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Road Type: Public
    • Sf Type: Attached
    • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
    • Foundation: Granite
    • Lot Description: Zero Lot Line

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/2/2020Sold$4,200,000-6.6%$942/sqft
    Source: LINK #211743 Report a problem
    10/2/2019Listed for sale$4,495,000$1,008/sqft
    Source: Sprogis & Neale Real Estate #72573494 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$52,756 +9.4%$4,555,800 +3%
    2024$48,218 +5.5%$4,423,700 +4%
    2023$45,686 +7.3%$4,253,800 +8.7%
    2022$42,559 +15%$3,911,700 +12.8%
    2021$36,992 +6.5%$3,466,900 +5.4%
    2020$34,739 +3.6%$3,289,700 +3.4%
    2019$33,544 +3.6%$3,182,500 +3%
    2018$32,392 +336.4%$3,090,800 +5%
    2017$7,423 -75%$2,942,300 +9%
    2016$29,693 -7%$2,699,400 +2.4%
    2015$31,932 +66.5%$2,636,800 +63.3%
    2010$19,178 +14.8%$1,614,300 +7.5%
    2006$16,706 +4.9%$1,502,300 +1.2%
    2005$15,928 +5.7%$1,484,400
    2004$15,067 +40.9%$1,484,400 +56.8%
    2003$10,691 +4.7%$946,900 +2.1%
    2002$10,210 +40.2%$927,300 +67.5%
    2000$7,280 $553,600

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    Neighborhood: South End

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