OFFER DEADLINE TUES 3/5 by 12pm! A true home in South Boston. Each space in this East Side single family has been lovingly & intentionally renovated to truly shine while still preserving the charm. A modest exterior gives way to soaring ceilings & original hardwood floors. Front facing welcoming living room w large windows. Open dining room leads into custom designed, stunning "Earl Gray" kitchen. Kitchen gleams in SW exposure with floor to ceiling built-in cabinetry, DW, pantry & also features Liebherr fridge, custom vent hood, Thermador gas range, custom pullouts, brass bistro shelves, & Schoolhouse Electric lighting. Entertaining made easy w direct access to deck & brick patio from dining room. Bold powder room completes first floor. Upstairs boasts three sizable bedrooms. Front facing bedroom accommodates king bed. Full bathroom with modern finishes and custom vanity with Carrara countertop. Home is well positioned to access conveniences, beach, public transport, restaurants.
Sold for $934,000
$934,000
255 Emerson St, South Boston, MA 02127
3beds
1,338sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1,023 Square Feet Lot
$1,029,500 Zestimate®
$698/sqft
$5,321 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,029,500
$968,000 - $1.10M
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Original hardwood floorsLarge windowsBold powder roomSoaring ceilingsCustom pulloutsLiebherr fridgeCustom vent hood
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Listed by:
Erica Christensen 978-844-4403,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
William Laferriere
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73206427
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,338
- Total interior livable area: 1,338 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Vinyl, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck - Vinyl, Patio - Enclosed
- Waterfront features: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1,023 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1409205
- 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: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $698/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $691,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,421
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $934,000-1.6%$698/sqft |
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| 3/6/2024 | Contingent | $949,000$709/sqft |
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| 2/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,000+63.6%$709/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $580,000-1.5%$433/sqft |
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| 5/23/2017 | Pending sale | $589,000$440/sqft |
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| 5/9/2017 | Price change | $589,000-1.7%$440/sqft |
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| 5/1/2017 | Pending sale | $599,000$448/sqft |
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| 4/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $599,000$448/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,289 +14.2% | $802,200 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $8,137 +9.6% | $746,500 +8% |
| 2023 | $7,421 +11.4% | $691,000 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $6,664 +5% | $612,500 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,344 +12.8% | $594,600 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $5,622 +5.2% | $532,400 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,343 +7.6% | $506,900 +7% |
| 2018 | $4,966 +895.1% | $473,900 +5% |
| 2017 | $499 -89.1% | $451,300 +8% |
| 2016 | $4,597 -1.7% | $417,900 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $4,676 +10.6% | $386,100 +20% |
| 2013 | $4,228 +11.6% | $321,800 +10.8% |
| 2012 | $3,788 +5% | $290,500 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,607 +6.6% | $282,000 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,383 +9.3% | $284,800 -2.2% |
| 2009 | $3,095 -5.2% | $291,200 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $3,265 -11.8% | $297,600 -11.6% |
| 2007 | $3,701 | $336,800 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
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- 5/10Joseph P. Tynan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
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