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Sold for $1,125,000
  • $1,125,000

    257 Emerson St, South Boston, MA 02127

    4beds
    1,800sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    1,040 Square Feet Lot
    $1,194,100 Zestimate®
    $625/sqft
    $7,056 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,194,100

    $1.12M - $1.28M

    $7,056/mo

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    What's special

    EASTSIDE SINGLE FAMILY IN HIGHLY COVETED LOCATION BETWEEN K AND L! THREE LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE WITH MULTIPLE EXPOSURES PROVIDING ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT. IDEAL FLOORPLAN OPENS TO A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, EAT IN KITCHEN, DESIGNATED DINING AREA AND HALF BATHROOM. THE KITCHEN FEATURES WHITE SHAKER CABINETS, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, SUBWAY TILE BACK SPLASH, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, AND THOUGHTFULLY SHIPLAPPED ISLAND. BACK DECK TASTEFULLY LOCATED OFF OF THE MAIN DINING AREA, ESCORTING YOU TO YOUR OWN PRIVATE SANCTUARY OF A PATIO. KING SIZE PRIMARY COMPLETE WITH GREAT CLOSET SPACE AND A DOUBLE VANITY AND QUARTZ SHOWER ENSUITE. POLISHED GUEST BATHROOM WITH SUBWAY TILE BATH. LOWER-LEVEL PRESENTS AN ADDITIONAL FAMILY ROOM PLUS A 3RD BEDROOM AND OFFICE AREA. ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR, IN UNIT LAUNDRY, EXCELLENT STORAGE/CLOSET SPACE. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM BUS STOPS, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT EAST BROADWAY HAS TO OFFER.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joyce Lebedew 617-594-1449,

    Joyce Lebedew Real Estate 617-269-6400

    Bought with:

    Kate Duggan

    Bostonia Properties

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73237484

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,800
    • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Patio
    • Waterfront features: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
    Lot
    • Size: 1,040 Square Feet
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:06 P:02385 S:000,1409206
    • Zoning: R1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: South Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $625/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $734,700
    • Annual tax amount: $8,008
    • Date on market: 12/22/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/17/2024Sold$1,125,000-6.2%$625/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73237484 Report a problem
    5/14/2024Listed for sale$1,199,000$666/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73237484 Report a problem
    11/2/2023Listing removed$1,199,000$666/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73159962 Report a problem
    10/12/2023Price change$1,199,000-4.1%$666/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73159962 Report a problem
    9/15/2023Listed for sale$1,250,000+100%$694/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73159962 Report a problem
    1/13/2023Sold$625,000-10.6%$347/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73052826 Report a problem
    12/14/2022Contingent$699,000$388/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73052826 Report a problem
    11/14/2022Price change$699,000-6.7%$388/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73052826 Report a problem
    10/27/2022Listed for sale$749,000$416/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73052826 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,740 -15.8%$582,000 -20.8%
    2024$8,008 +9.6%$734,700 +8%
    2023$7,304 +8.6%$680,100 +10%
    2022$6,726 +5%$618,200 +3%
    2021$6,404 +12.2%$600,200 +11%
    2020$5,710 +5.2%$540,700 +5%
    2019$5,426 +7.6%$514,800 +7%
    2018$5,044 +645.4%$481,300 +5%
    2017$677 -85.5%$458,300 +8%
    2016$4,668 -2.7%$424,400 +7.1%
    2015$4,798 +9.9%$396,200 +19.3%
    2013$4,364 +5.9%$332,100 +5.1%
    2012$4,122 +5%$316,100 +3%
    2011$3,924 +6.6%$306,800 -1%
    2010$3,682 +10.6%$309,900 -1.1%
    2009$3,329 -5.2%$313,200 -2.2%
    2008$3,513 -10.7%$320,200 -10.5%
    2007$3,932 $357,800
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    Neighborhood: South Boston

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